# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at WILLIAMS AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INC.
> OSHA SIR `20191010819` · 10/16/2019 · SALEM, MISSOURI
## 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:** Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified
- **Source:** Roofs, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Nonclassifiable
## Employer
- **Name:** WILLIAMS AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INC.
- **Location:** 2 S. Main, SALEM, MISSOURI, 65560
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While tearing down a roof, an employee fell through a weak spot, suffering broken ribs and a lung collapse.

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