# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at New River Electrical Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2019010254` · 1/9/2019 · SALINEVILLE, OHIO
## 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:** Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Strapping
## Employer
- **Name:** New River Electrical Corporation
- **Location:** 23 Hazel Run, SALINEVILLE, OHIO, 43945
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A line crew was digging post holes with a vehicle-mounted auger. The crew had finished digging a hole and was attempting to stow the auger back onto the vehicle. They had just stowed the Kelley bar when a restraining strap broke. The Kelley bar then sprung loose and hit an employee in the chest. The employee was hospitalized with a spleen injury and seven broken ribs.

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