# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at AQUATIC VEGETATION
> OSHA SIR `2015050166` · 5/11/2015 · LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Water vehicle, n.e.c
## Employer
- **Name:** AQUATIC VEGETATION
- **Location:** 20 Mile Band Boat Ramp Road, LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA, 33470
- **NAICS:** 115310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee dismounted an airboat to retrieve his lunch box. When he attempted to climb back onto the airboat, he was struck by the fan blade. He sustained broken ribs and a collapsed lung.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*