Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Shakespeare Theatre, 610 F Street Northwest, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20004
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee lifted a temporary cover off a trapdoor and then fell forward into the opening. He fell approximately 15 feet onto concrete and some plywood in the trap room. The temporary cover fell with him and landed on him. The employee was hospitalized with facial fractures, lacerations and bruises, as well as a lacerated liver.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersExisting floor opening
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