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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2019043894 · 4/16/2019 · Precision Demolition

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
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Scaffolds-staging, unspecified
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Precision Demolition
Location
1020 Holcombe Blvd, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77030
NAICS
238910
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was climbing down from a scaffold. The locking key to the midrail came undone, and the employee lost his grip on the rail (which was wet) and fell. He landed on the ground about 12 feet below, suffering cracked ribs and bruised lungs.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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