# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Rhode lsland Hospital
> OSHA SIR `2020010894` · 1/28/2020 · PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
## 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:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Rhode lsland Hospital
- **Location:** 593 Eddy Street, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, 02907
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee, walking down a flight of stairs, fell and struck a stationary pipe object at the bottom landing. The employee incurred serious injuries, including a lacerated spleen, a liver laceration, and a possible fractured rib.

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