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 Harris Masonry, Inc., 4020 Vision Way, LEMONT FURNACE, PENNSYLVANIA 15456
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 working from a foot hop. The plank fell off its support when the support moved under it, causing the employee to fall. The employee suffered internal bleeding and contusions.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersScaffolds-staging, unspecified
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