# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at HD Supply Construction Supply, Ltd.
> OSHA SIR `2019010905` · 1/25/2019 · FRYEBURG, MAINE
## 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:** Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar)
- **Secondary source:** Bending, crimping machines
## Employer
- **Name:** HD Supply Construction Supply, Ltd.
- **Location:** 103 Corn Shop Rd, FRYEBURG, MAINE, 04037
- **NAICS:** 444190
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While bending rebar, a piece of rebar sprung loose from the bending machine and struck an employee in the neck. The employee was hospitalized with a torn esophagus.

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