Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BEELMAN TRUCK CO., 916 N Park Avenue, HERRIN, ILLINOIS 62948
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
An employee was disengaging a truck trailer when the truck moved, catching him between the truck steps and the trailer. He suffered four broken ribs and a punctured lung. The truck brake was not set at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersSemi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
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