# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Elite Gasfield Services
> OSHA SIR `2016098293` · 9/1/2016 · TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA
## 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:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Hoses
- **Secondary source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Elite Gasfield Services
- **Location:** GW Rentals Wellsite, TRIADELPHIA, WEST VIRGINIA, 26059
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was struck by a pressurized 4-inch hose when it was disconnected from his truck. The employee suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a right arm laceration.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*