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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2015031267 · 3/17/2015 · Oglesby Plants International, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
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
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
Source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
Location
15168 NW Oglesby Road, ALTHA, FLORIDA, 32421
NAICS
111421
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee working from a 10-foot extension ladder was putting clips on the shade cloth. The ladder shifted, and the employee and ladder fell. The employee hit the transport rail (rollers), broke five ribs, and lacerated his lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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