# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at F&G MECHANICAL
> OSHA SIR `20171111131` · 11/20/2017 · JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
## 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:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** F&G MECHANICAL
- **Location:** 10 Provost Street, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07302
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was overseeing another employee who was removing a pipe cap when the pipe cap exploded off the pipe and struck the first employee's torso. The employee suffered broken ribs and a torn esophagus.

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