# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at FedEx Freight
> OSHA SIR `2021053681` · 5/4/2021 · FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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 lifting-single episode
- **Source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** FedEx Freight
- **Location:** 400 Gamesa Dr, FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA, 19030
- **NAICS:** 492110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee developed chest pain while lifting heavy boxes. The employee was hospitalized due to a pneumothorax.

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