# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at LPF HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS
> OSHA SIR `2016032715` · 3/31/2016 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
## 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:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Step ladders
## Employer
- **Name:** LPF HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS
- **Location:** 5000 EAST 59TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64130
- **NAICS:** 332812
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell approximately 10 feet from an A frame aluminum ladder while removing gas line pipe or tubing in the middle warehouse. The employee suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung.

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