# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Tomlinson Bomberger Co
> OSHA SIR `20171110523` · 11/1/2017 · LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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:** Trees
- **Secondary source:** Limbs, branches-unattached
## Employer
- **Name:** Tomlinson Bomberger Co
- **Location:** 65 James Street, LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17540
- **NAICS:** 561730
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was in a tree trimming a branch with a hand saw when he leaned on another branch that broke, allowing him to fall approximately 10 feet to the ground. He injured his back and lungs. Fall protection was not worn at the time.

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