Struck against stationary object or equipment while rising · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Petersen Chevrolet-Buick, Inc., 1006 W Oak Street, FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS 61739
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
On July 23, 2019, at approximately 10:30 AM, an employee was installing new hinge pins on the driver's side door of a truck. He bent down to move the stand arms of the lift, and when he stood back up the adjustment handle of the tool holding the door in place poked/contacted his armpit. Approximately 30 minutes later, the employee reported that it was getting painful and difficult to breathe. The employee was hospitalized for a partially collapsed left lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersNonclassifiable
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