US Express
Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MINDEN, LOUISIANA
| Employer | US Express | Report ID | 20191112257 |
| Address | 13510 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | MINDEN, LOUISIANA 71055 |
| Event Date | November 26, 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 | Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.58000, -93.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While sitting in his truck taking a break, an employee felt chest pains. He was hospitalized with a collapsed lung believed to be the result of cranking the landing gear on the trailer.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2019, a worker at US Express in MINDEN, LOUISIANA 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 overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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