Cardinal Logistics
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Cardinal Logistics | Report ID | 20161211354 |
| Address | 100 Beverly Drive, Suite A | City, State ZIP | SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY 08085 |
| Event Date | December 5, 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 | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.74000, -75.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a ladder or the top of a truck to the ground, suffering broken ribs, a punctured lung, and head lacerations.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2016, a worker at Cardinal Logistics in SWEDESBORO, NEW JERSEY 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 other fall to lower level, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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