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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2015129199 · 12/5/2015 · Sapa Extrusions North America

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, 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 less than 6 feet
Source
Machine platforms

Employer

Name
Sapa Extrusions North America
Location
2500 Alumax Rd, YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57078
NAICS
331316
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to secure an anti-tip chain with one hand while a crane pendant was in the other hand. He lost his balance and fell approximately 18 inches off the platform he was on, lacerating his left kidney.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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