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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2023064826 · 6/1/2023 · UPMC Williamsport

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
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
Source
Off-road passenger vehicles-powered, n.e.c
Secondary source
Step ladders

Employer

Name
UPMC Williamsport
Location
1100 Grampian Blvd, WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA, 17701
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in front of a hospital loading a six-foot step ladder and hose into a UTV. The step ladder slid onto the accelerator, causing the vehicle to strike a column and bounce back into the employee. They sustained several rib fractures and pneumothorax.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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