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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2017098971 · 9/19/2017 · Miller Fencing

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, 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
Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary source
Fences, fence panels, gates, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Miller Fencing
Location
79574 Road 438, BROKEN BOW, NEBRASKA, 68822
NAICS
112111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving a cow from one pen to another. He was standing outside the pen fence when the cow charged the fence and smashed it hard enough to loosen a 2" pipe. The pipe hit the employee with enough force to break his eighth rib and lacerate his liver.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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