RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk - MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma
Employer RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.
Address Bridge construction near Muskogee
City, State ZIP MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma 74401
Report ID 2015041719
Event Date April 3, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source High winds, gusts, turbulence
Industry (NAICS) 488490
GPS Coordinates 35.74000, -95.40000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was moving a road sign when the sign got caught in wind. The employee fell over with the sign, requiring overnight hospitalization for a punctured lung and broken rib.

Incident Summary

On April 3, 2015, a worker at RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. in MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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