# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2018065596` · 6/7/2018 · COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
## 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:** Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Special process machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Aeroflex Colorado Springs, Inc
- **Location:** 5030 Centennial Blvd, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80918
- **NAICS:** 541710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were performing a routine inspection of the neutron generator. One of the two workers heard a hissing sound and they detected a leak that could be corrected by tightening a flange bolt. When one of the employee's set the wrench on the flange bolt, the clamp failed and the internal pressure propelled the dome (globe) away from the base and the dome struck the other employee (without the wrench) in the chest. The injured employee sustained one broken rib and a punctured spleen.

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