Coach House Incorporation
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ARTHUR, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Coach House Incorporation | Report ID | 2020066112 |
| Address | 700 Mill Street | City, State ZIP | ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911 |
| Event Date | June 30, 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 | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236117 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.71000, -88.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 30, 2020, an employee was fastening straps on an empty trailer. As the employee was tightening the winch, the strap came undone and he lost his balance. He fell into the trailer, struck his head on the edge, and then fell to the ground. He suffered a head injury that required stitches, as well as a torn esophagus.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2020, a worker at Coach House Incorporation in ARTHUR, 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 fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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