Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Trans-Phos, Inc.
Start: 4/1/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022042918 · 4/1/2022 · Trans-Phos, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Abdomen, 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: Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
Secondary source: Trailers

Employer

Name: Trans-Phos, Inc.
Location: 5020 Old Highway 37, MULBERRY, FLORIDA, 33860
NAICS: 484110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was replacing an air bag on a trailer. The adjacent air bag support bolt broke off, which allowed the support bracket to thrust out and strike the left side of the employee's chest/abdomen. The employee suffered a ruptured spleen.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown