Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pelican Products, Inc., 147 N Main St, SOUTH DEERFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01373
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was pulling a pallet truck and felt discomfort. The employee was later hospitalized with a collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersPallet jack-nonpowered
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