# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Kennebec Lumber Company, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018099937` · 9/25/2018 · GREENFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
## 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:** Wood, lumber, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Kennebec Lumber Company, Inc.
- **Location:** 315 Sawmill Road, GREENFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 03047
- **NAICS:** 321113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was clearing jammed lumber in an edger machine. A piece of lumber flew out of the machine, striking the employee. The employee was hospitalized, having suffered injuries to his internal organs, broken ribs, and a broken wrist.

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