Hitting, kicking, beating by other person n.e.c. · Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UPS, 714 Heisinger Rd, JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65109
on — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels , affecting the Multiple internal chest locations.
Final narrative
Two employees were engaged in a physical altercation. One employee was hospitalized with bruises and scratches on their face, as well as a broken rib and a punctured lung.
Hospitalized Multiple internal chest locations Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker unspecified
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