Simplex Homes Inc
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Simplex Homes Inc | Report ID | 2018054382 |
| Address | 1 Simplex Drive | City, State ZIP | SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18504 |
| Event Date | May 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -75.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, at approximately 11:30 AM, an employee was walking through the side wall department when he walked into a piece of lumber (2X4) that was jutting out from a table. The lumber struck his abdomen. The next day, he experienced abdominal pain and was hospitalized with a ruptured spleen.
Incident Summary
On May 5, 2018, a worker at Simplex Homes Inc in SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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