# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - HARVEST STATION
> OSHA SIR `2020054167` · 5/4/2020 · IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
## 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 on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs
- **Source:** Stairs, steps, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - HARVEST STATION
- **Location:** 17192 MURPHY AVE, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, 92623
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

A mail carrier tripped and fell on stairs at a residence. The employee sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung.

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