Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Eaton Corporation, 125 Lena Dr., AURORA, OHIO 44202
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was walking around equipment to lock it out when he tripped on the bottom of a guardrail and fell into the guardrail post, fracturing his ribs and puncturing a lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersFloor, n.e.c.
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