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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2018099156 · 9/5/2018 · U.S. Postal Service

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
Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
Source
Stairs, steps-outdoors

Employer

Name
U.S. Postal Service
Location
849 Lancaster Avenue, COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17512
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was descending a customer's steps when the bottom step broke, kicking up and hitting her; the employee fell and suffered three broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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