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 O'Donnell Landscapes, Inc. , 2400 Grey Oaks Boulevard, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34105
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 on the flatbed of a tree transport truck moving hoses. He was grabbing a loose tree bar when he fell backwards off the truck. The tree bar also fell on top of him and struck his abdomen, causing serious internal injuries that required surgery and hospitalization.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersTruck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
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