# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Trans-Phos, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022042918` · 4/1/2022 · MULBERRY, FLORIDA
## 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:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
- **Secondary source:** Trailers
## Employer
- **Name:** Trans-Phos, Inc.
- **Location:** 5020 Old Highway 37, MULBERRY, FLORIDA, 33860
- **NAICS:** 484110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was replacing an air bag on a trailer. The adjacent air bag support bolt broke off, which allowed the support bracket to thrust out and strike the left side of the employee's chest/abdomen. The employee suffered a ruptured spleen.

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