# Concussions at Independence Excavating Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015074863` · 7/20/2015 · CLEVELAND, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Brain
- **Nature of injury:** Concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Mini excavators
## Employer
- **Name:** Independence Excavating Inc.
- **Location:** 1708 Southpoint Dr., CLEVELAND, OHIO, 44109
- **NAICS:** 238910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a mini excavator, removing a floor slab in the west annex of the green mile. The floor slab gave way, and the excavator fell one floor. The employee sustained a concussion and a severe laceration to the right forearm.

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