# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at US Express
> OSHA SIR `20191112257` · 11/26/2019 · MINDEN, LOUISIANA
## 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:** Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
## Employer
- **Name:** US Express
- **Location:** 13510 Industrial Drive, MINDEN, LOUISIANA, 71055
- **NAICS:** 484220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While sitting in his truck taking a break, an employee felt chest pains. He was hospitalized with a collapsed lung believed to be the result of cranking the landing gear on the trailer.

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