# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at McKinnis Roofing
> OSHA SIR `2015118557` · 11/12/2015 · BLAIR, NEBRASKA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Movable ladders, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** McKinnis Roofing
- **Location:** 2848 College Dr., BLAIR, NEBRASKA, 68008
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing up the ladder in an attempt to secure it when the ladder retracted and slipped off the wall.  Both the ladder and employee fell to the ground. The employee fell approximately 8 feet, breaking ribs and suffering a swollen spleen.

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