# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at American Constructors
> OSHA SIR `2022108679` · 10/3/2022 · CEDAR PARK, 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:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Nonclassifiable
## Employer
- **Name:** American Constructors
- **Location:** 11900 West Parmer Lane Suite 200, CEDAR PARK, TEXAS, 78613
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing down an extension ladder when it broke. The employee fell 8 feet and suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a dislocated finger.

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