Struck by other falling powered vehicle · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Daisy Charters, 1505 E. Houston St., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78202
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 changed a tire on a bus and began to lower it by removing the jacks. The second jack was still wedged under the bus, so he attempted to retrieve it. As he freed the jack, the bus lowered onto his chest, bruising his lungs and requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersBus
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