Duffy Bros., Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — COLUMBUS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Duffy Bros., Inc. | Report ID | 2019066486 |
| Address | 100 Columbus Fall River Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, WISCONSIN 53925 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2019 | 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, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parking lot-paved |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.35000, -89.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking across a paved parking lot when a strong gust of wind picked him up and slammed him to the pavement. He suffered broken ribs and punctured lungs.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2019, a worker at Duffy Bros., Inc. in COLUMBUS, WISCONSIN 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, n.e.c., with parking lot-paved identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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