# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.
> OSHA SIR `2021064561` · 6/4/2021 · AUSTIN, 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:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Hammers, except sledge-nonpowered
## Employer
- **Name:** Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.
- **Location:** 7900 City Top Blvd., AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78724
- **NAICS:** 236117
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was chipping up concrete around an air conditioning slab using a hammer. A sharp piece of concrete dislodged and struck his chest causing internal bleeding.

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