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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2016077006 · 7/29/2016 · Pelican Products, Inc.

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: Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
Source: Pallet jack-nonpowered

Employer

Name: Pelican Products, Inc.
Location: 147 N Main St, SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01373
NAICS: 326199
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was pulling a pallet truck and felt discomfort. The employee was later hospitalized with a collapsed lung.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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