Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at US Express
Start: 11/26/2019

1 hospitalization · 20191112257 · 11/26/2019 · US Express

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: Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck

Employer

Name: US Express
Location: 13510 Industrial Drive, MINDEN, LOUISIANA, 71055
NAICS: 484220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While sitting in his truck taking a break, an employee felt chest pains. He was hospitalized with a collapsed lung believed to be the result of cranking the landing gear on the trailer.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown