Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Arc Lexington, 127 E State St., GLOVERSVILLE, NEW YORK 12078
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
While walking through the parking lot an employee tripped on the corner of a curb around a flag pole and fell onto the concrete flag pole setting. The employee was hospitalized with fractured ribs and a punctured/collapsed lung.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersParking lot, unspecified
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