Thyssenkrupp Logistics Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Thyssenkrupp Logistics Inc. | Report ID | 20231211566 |
| Address | 469 Wood Creek Dr. | City, State ZIP | BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS 60440 |
| Event Date | December 21, 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 | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a tarp from a flatbed trailer when the trailer handle struck the employee in the chest, resulting in two broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2023, a worker at Thyssenkrupp Logistics Inc. in BOLINGBROOK, 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 struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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