U.S. Department of Army
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — FORT GORDON, GEORGIA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Army | Report ID | 2017021601 |
| Address | 309 Chamberlain Ave. | City, State ZIP | FORT GORDON, GEORGIA 30905 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2017 | 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 | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Rollers, compactors-construction |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | 1213453 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.42000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a construction roller machine when it tipped over. The employee fell off the equipment and received internal injuries, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2017, a worker at U.S. Department of Army in FORT GORDON, GEORGIA 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 jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with rollers, compactors-construction identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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