# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Gator Gypsum, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017053950` · 5/1/2017 · RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA
## 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 less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Rain
## Employer
- **Name:** Gator Gypsum, Inc.
- **Location:** 8929 Walnut Cable Ct., RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA, 33569
- **NAICS:** 423320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While using a tarp to cover cargo on a flatbed trailer, an employee slipped and fell about 4 feet to the ground, suffering broken ribs and a partially deflated lung. The flatbed was wet due to rain at the time.

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