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 U.S. Census Bureau, 50 W Maxwell Street, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32501
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
On May 22, 2020, an employee fell into a drainage ditch while walking to his car. He was hospitalized with broken ribs, a punctured lung, and bruises.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersDitches, channels, trenches, excavations
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