# Concussions at Vadakin Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015041917` · 4/11/2015 · PEKIN, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Brain
- **Nature of injury:** Concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Power washers
- **Secondary source:** Elevators, hoists, aerial lifts, personnel platforms-except truck-mounted, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Vadakin Inc
- **Location:** 13082 East Manito Road, PEKIN, ILLINOIS, 61554
- **NAICS:** 561720
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee using hoisting equipment to move hydro-blasting equipment was struck in the head when the hoisting equipment broke free, resulting in a concussion and hospitalization.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*