Animal Supply Company LLC
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BARTLETT, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Animal Supply Company LLC | Report ID | 20191112327 |
| Address | 1315 Brewster Creek Blvd | City, State ZIP | BARTLETT, ILLINOIS 60103 |
| Event Date | November 29, 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 | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Pallet jack-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1450097 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -88.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the forks of a pallet jack from a double to a single. When he pressed the controller to move forward, the pallet jack moved in reverse. A metal cross-beam struck the employee's chest resulting in fractured ribs and a partially collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On November 29, 2019, a worker at Animal Supply Company LLC in BARTLETT, ILLINOIS 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 pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with pallet jack-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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