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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2018054382 · 5/5/2018 · Simplex Homes Inc

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 against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Dimensional lumber: 2x4, 2x3, etc.

Employer

Name
Simplex Homes Inc
Location
1 Simplex Drive, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18504
NAICS
321992
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On Saturday, May 5, 2018, at approximately 11:30 AM, an employee was walking through the side wall department when he walked into a piece of lumber (2X4) that was jutting out from a table. The lumber struck his abdomen. The next day, he experienced abdominal pain and was hospitalized with a ruptured spleen.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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