Metform
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SAVANNA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Metform | Report ID | 2022043498 |
| Address | 2551 Wacker Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAVANNA, ILLINOIS 61074 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2022 | 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 tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chains, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.08000, -90.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were doing maintenance work on belts. An employee tried to step over a chain while it was being used to tighten the slack on a belt; the employee fell to the ground and suffered a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2022, a worker at Metform in SAVANNA, 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 on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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