GARELICK FARMS
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
| Employer | GARELICK FARMS | Report ID | 2021064600 |
| Address | 504 THIRD AVENUE EXT | City, State ZIP | RENSSELAER, NEW YORK 12144 |
| Event Date | June 7, 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 | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.64000, -73.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a stuck 80-pound cart filled with milk. He suffered a muscle strain and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2021, a worker at GARELICK FARMS in RENSSELAER, NEW YORK 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 involving outside sources, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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