# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Santel Communication Cooperative
> OSHA SIR `2018010517` · 1/16/2018 · FEDORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
## 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, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-indoors
## Employer
- **Name:** Santel Communication Cooperative
- **Location:** 23510 422nd Avenue, FEDORA, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57337
- **NAICS:** 237130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While walking down a residential home's stairs to the basement, an employee slipped and fell, landing on top of a tool bag that contained drill bits. One of the drill bits impaled the employee, causing muscle damage and a punctured lung.

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