Ward Transport & Logistics Corp
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — RICHFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Ward Transport & Logistics Corp | Report ID | 2023076747 |
| Address | 2800 Brecksville Rd | City, State ZIP | RICHFIELD, OHIO 44286 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2023 | 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 | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.21000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was using a computer to run a diagnostic check on a truck engine. They tripped over the computer cable and fell to the concrete floor, sustaining rib fractures and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2023, a worker at Ward Transport & Logistics Corp in RICHFIELD, OHIO 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 floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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