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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2016032344 · 3/17/2016 · KIEWIT Power Constructors, Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Jack-knifed or overturned, roadway
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Secondary source
Embankments

Employer

Name
KIEWIT Power Constructors, Co.
Location
5564 Rockport Paradise Rd, DRAKESBORO, KENTUCKY, 42337
NAICS
236220
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was driving a forklift, traveling to his next pick-up, when the road embankment gave way beneath his tires and caused the forklift to turn over. He broke nine ribs, punctured a lung, and lacerated his forehead and right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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