# Concussions at H.O. Weaver & Sons, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20201111158` · 11/25/2020 · ATMORE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Brain
- **Nature of injury:** Concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Pedestrian vehicular incident, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Tailgates
## Employer
- **Name:** H.O. Weaver & Sons, Inc.
- **Location:** Interstate 65 near mile marker 69, ATMORE, ALABAMA, 36502
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was on the shoulder of a road, removing traffic control signs and barrels. An 18-wheeler struck part of the crew tailgate, causing it to become detached and in turn strike the employee. The employee suffered a facial laceration and a concussion.

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