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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 20171110523 · 11/1/2017 · Tomlinson Bomberger Co

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
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 6 to 10 feet
Source
Trees
Secondary source
Limbs, branches-unattached

Employer

Name
Tomlinson Bomberger Co
Location
65 James Street, LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17540
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in a tree trimming a branch with a hand saw when he leaned on another branch that broke, allowing him to fall approximately 10 feet to the ground. He injured his back and lungs. Fall protection was not worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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