# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Roofing Professionals, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016076499` · 7/18/2016 · SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
## 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:** Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
## Employer
- **Name:** Roofing Professionals, Inc.
- **Location:** 11 Fort Argyle Lane, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31419
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was untying a 32-foot extension ladder from the building. As the employee descended the ladder it began to slide sideways. The employee kicked free from the ladder and fell approximately 15 feet, resulting in fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.

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