# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2020099293` · 9/30/2020 · PIQUA, OHIO
## 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:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** 220 N. Wayne Street, PIQUA, OHIO, 45356
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A postal employee fell down a flight of 5 stairs, suffered a ruptured spleen, and was hospitalized.

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