Estes Express Lines
Fall on same level due to slipping — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Estes Express Lines | Report ID | 2021021440 |
| Address | 221 Church Road | City, State ZIP | YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17406 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2021 | 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 on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.02000, -76.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on ice and fell onto their right side, resulting in fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2021, a worker at Estes Express Lines in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 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 on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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