TFI International
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | TFI International | Report ID | 2024054442 |
| Address | 85 Kenneth Dooley Drive | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Other semi, tractor-trailer |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1752426 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -72.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a delivery. He was removing straps from a pallet inside a trailer when the forklift moved, pulling the strap and the employee out from the back of the trailer. He fell 4 feet to the ground, struck his head, and lost consciousness. He sustained an injury to the left eardrum, fractures to the left side of his skull, fractures to his T10 and T11 vertebrae, and an abrasion to the right side of the forehead.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2024, a worker at TFI International in MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with other semi, tractor-trailer identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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