# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Capstone Logistics LLC
> OSHA SIR `2019032798` · 3/17/2019 · JOLIET, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Pallet jack-nonpowered
- **Secondary source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** Capstone Logistics LLC
- **Location:** 2600 West haven AVe, JOLIET, ILLINOIS, 60433
- **NAICS:** 424410
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A case of pickles was about to fall. As an employee tried to stop it, his throat came into contact with the control handle of a pallet jack. His esophagus was crushed.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*