Oliver H. Van Horn
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — WINDSOR, COLORADO
| Employer | Oliver H. Van Horn | Report ID | 2016065299 |
| Address | 114140 Eastman Park Drive | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR, COLORADO 80550 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2016 | 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 due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423840 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.47000, -104.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped over a hose and fell on top of a cart full of industrial supplies, puncturing his left lung and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2016, a worker at Oliver H. Van Horn in WINDSOR, COLORADO 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 due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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