Paoli Services, Inc
Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — NEWARK, DELAWARE
| Employer | Paoli Services, Inc | Report ID | 2022087551 |
| Address | Old Cooches Bridge Road, Site B | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, DELAWARE 19702 |
| Event Date | August 24, 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 | Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment | Source of Injury | Dirt, earth |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1617397 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.63000, -75.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at the back of a truck loaded with dirt to be removed from a construction site. The dirt collapsed onto the employee, who suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken shoulder.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2022, a worker at Paoli Services, Inc in NEWARK, DELAWARE 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, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment, with dirt, earth identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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