# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Sprouts Farmer's Market, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015074307` · 7/3/2015 · FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
## 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:** Choking on object or substance
- **Source:** Meat, poultry, seafood
## Employer
- **Name:** Sprouts Farmer's Market, LLC
- **Location:** 2601 S Lemay Ave., FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, 80525
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was taste testing salami to provide advice to customers about various products sold within the deli. She suffered an esophageal tear from choking on a piece of the salami and was hospitalized.

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