School Specialty, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MANSFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | School Specialty, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054959 |
| Address | 100 Paragon Pkwy | City, State ZIP | MANSFIELD, OHIO 44903 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2018 | 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 | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Pallet jack-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -82.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was kneeling down to receive product when a nearby stand-up pallet operator turned a corner, causing the 240-pound load to fall and strike the employee. The employee suffered broken ribs and collapsed lungs, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2018, a worker at School Specialty, Inc. in MANSFIELD, OHIO 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 struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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