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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2021098412 · 9/29/2021 · Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, 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
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
Source
Step ladders
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc.
Location
8820 WATERWAY, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34120
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing an overhead groove coupling while on the fourth rung of a 6-foot step ladder when he fell off the ladder onto a 6-inch piece of pipe that was on the ground, resulting in broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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