Turner Industries Group
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. - Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk - PARIS, Texas
| Employer | Turner Industries Group |
| Address | 1200 19th Street S.W. |
| City, State ZIP | PARIS, Texas 75462 |
| Report ID | 2020065838 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2020 |
| 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 swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -95.55000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was using a forklift to move a metal frame divider/welding blind. The employee had partially lifted the divider (blind) and then exited the forklift to push over the divider onto its side. The blind slid on the forks and tipped upwards causing one of the support legs on the blind stand to contact the employee's left ribs. He sustained fractured ribs and a hemothorax.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2020, a worker at Turner Industries Group in PARIS, Texas 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 swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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