Other fall to lower level, unspecified · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Asplundh Tree Expert Company, 716 Fishing Creek Road , NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA 17070
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 working aloft in the bucket truck. While moving the bucket into position, the truck tipped over. The employee sustained broken ribs and internal injuries.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersBoom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck
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