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 The Exterior Company, 7082 Gun Club Road, COOPERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 18036
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 inspecting a roof for storm damage when the employee fell to the ground, suffering elbow, rib, and pelvic fractures as well as a punctured lung. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersRoofs, unspecified
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