Overexertion involving outside sources, n.e.c. · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at L3 Security and Detection Systems, 8500 Pena Blvd, DENVER, COLORADO 80249
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 installing a 20-pound replacement motor assembly, banging on the part. The employee experienced altitude change and heavy lifting stress and was hospitalized with a collapsed right lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersParts and materials, unspecified
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