# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
> OSHA SIR `20161211597` · 12/13/2016 · ADDISON, ILLINOIS
## 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 less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
## Employer
- **Name:** UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
- **Location:** 150 S. LOMBARD RD., ADDISON, ILLINOIS, 60101
- **NAICS:** 492210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was trying to remove packages from a chute and was unable to remove one due to a closed dock door. The employee then opened a loading bay door believing a trailer was in the bay to be entered. The employee stepped off the dock bay surface and fell 46 inches, suffering a punctured lung and pelvic and rib fractures.

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