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 JetBlue, 8900 Hanger Blvd, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827
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 climbing an A-frame ladder to perform aircraft maintenance lubrication when the employee took a wrong step on the ladder and fell to the ground, breaking five ribs and puncturing a lung. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStep ladders
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