Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Sapa Extrusions North America, 2500 Alumax Rd, YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57078
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was attempting to secure an anti-tip chain with one hand while a crane pendant was in the other hand. He lost his balance and fell approximately 18 inches off the platform he was on, lacerating his left kidney.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersMachine platforms
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