Thrown, fell, or jumped from animal being ridden · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at York Wallcoverings, 750 Linden Ave, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA 17404
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 fell off a horse, suffering three broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersHorses and other equines
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