# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at West Penn Power
> OSHA SIR `2018088270` · 8/13/2018 · GARARDS FORT, 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, unspecified
- **Source:** Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** West Penn Power
- **Location:** 573 Mapletown Road, GARARDS FORT, PENNSYLVANIA, 15334
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was exiting a service bucket that was in the stowed position when he fell, breaking five ribs and puncturing a lung.

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