Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at American Constructors
Start: 10/3/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022108679 · 10/3/2022 · American Constructors

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: Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
Source: Extension ladders
Secondary source: Nonclassifiable

Employer

Name: American Constructors
Location: 11900 West Parmer Lane Suite 200, CEDAR PARK, TEXAS, 78613
NAICS: 236220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was climbing down an extension ladder when it broke. The employee fell 8 feet and suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a dislocated finger.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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