# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at East Manufacturing Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2016076295` · 7/13/2016 · RANDOLPH, OHIO
## 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:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Dump truck
## Employer
- **Name:** East Manufacturing Corporation
- **Location:** 1871 STATE ROUTE 44, RANDOLPH, OHIO, 44265
- **NAICS:** 336212
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee was attempting to remove a pin from a tube that is part of a dump truck's lifting mechanism with an air chisel. The pin shot out at him, striking him in the stomach area. The pin is approximately 2 inches in diameter. It did not pierce the skin, but caused bruising/internal injury.

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