Tobey Construction
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Tobey Construction | Report ID | 2022108924 |
| Address | 127 South 700 West Road | City, State ZIP | KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS 60901 |
| Event Date | October 11, 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 | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -87.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning the windshield of a semi-truck when he slipped from the truck to the ground below, resulting in broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2022, a worker at Tobey Construction in KANKAKEE, 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 other fall to lower level, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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