# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at AVEDON ENGINEERING, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2016109416` · 10/5/2016 · LONGMONT, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Pelvic region, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet
- **Source:** Roof surfaces other than roof edge
## Employer
- **Name:** AVEDON ENGINEERING, INC.
- **Location:** 811 S. SHERMAN ST., LONGMONT, COLORADO, 80501
- **NAICS:** 326199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was sweeping a roof after conducting roof repair activities when he fell 20 feet through the roof to the ground, suffering shoulder and spinal injuries, pelvic fractures, and a pelvic hemorrhage.

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