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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2016087530 · 8/11/2016 · Vestas-American Wind Technology 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
Fall on same level due to slipping
Source
Floor, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Vestas-American Wind Technology Inc
Location
1409 Iron Rd, CONCORDIA, KANSAS, 66901
NAICS
333611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was conducting maintenance on the nacelle of the wind turbine when he slipped and fell onto a stair, landing on his right-side ribcage and suffering a collapsed lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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