# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at DEMCO
> OSHA SIR `2022065526` · 6/24/2022 · GREENWELL SPRINGS, LOUISIANA
## 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:** Fall or jump curtailed by personal fall arrest system
- **Source:** Utility and telephone poles
## Employer
- **Name:** DEMCO
- **Location:** 16262 Wax Road, GREENWELL SPRINGS, LOUISIANA, 70739
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell 4 to 6 feet while climbing a utility pole during a training activity. The force of the employee's fall restraint equipment applied pressure to the employee's abdomen where the climbing body belt was positioned, injuring an artery.

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