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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2019022055 · 2/24/2019 · Fox Theatre, Inc.

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
Jump from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
Source
Towers, poles, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Scaffolds-staging, unspecified

Employer

Name
Fox Theatre, Inc.
Location
660 Peachtree Street, NE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30308
NAICS
711110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was climbing a light tower on stage during the loadout of a show. The tower began to tip and the employee jumped so it would not fall on him. He landed on the stage more than 10 feet below, suffering broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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