# Bruises, contusions at LONG BEACH CONTAINER TERMINAL INC.
> OSHA SIR `2017109893` · 10/14/2017 · LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Sewers, manholes, storm drains
## Employer
- **Name:** LONG BEACH CONTAINER TERMINAL INC.
- **Location:** 1171 PIER F AVE., LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 90802
- **NAICS:** 488320
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was about to descend a ladder when the employee's hand slipped. The employee then fell backward and hit a manhole opening, suffering a back contusion.

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