# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at AT&T Services, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020054542` · 5/15/2020 · DALLAS, TEXAS
## 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:** Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** AT&T Services, Inc.
- **Location:** 704 Lowell St., DALLAS, TEXAS, 75214
- **NAICS:** 517210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was on an extension ladder affixed to a telecommunications strand. The strand failed and the employee fell to the ground 15-18 feet below. The employee suffered broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.

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