Blanski Energy Management, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ABINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Blanski Energy Management, Inc. | Report ID | 20161110645 |
| Address | Penn State Abington Apartments, 1001 Old York Rd | City, State ZIP | ABINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19001 |
| Event Date | November 11, 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 | Pots, pans, trays | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -75.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 11/11/2016, an employee tripped over a cable tray that was sticking out of a doorway and fell to the floor, suffering broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2016, a worker at Blanski Energy Management, Inc. in ABINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 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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