Geo-Solutions Inc
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Geo-Solutions Inc | Report ID | 2019066512 |
| Address | 317 Watchung Ave | City, State ZIP | PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060 |
| 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 | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.61000, -74.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from the catwalk of an excavator, suffering broken ribs and a bruised left lung.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2019, a worker at Geo-Solutions Inc in PLAINFIELD, 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 excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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