# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
> OSHA SIR `20221210690` · 12/8/2022 · BAY PINES, 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:** Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training
- **Source:** Co-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
- **Location:** 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, BAY PINES, FLORIDA, 33744
- **NAICS:** 923140
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A police officer was taking part in live ground defense and recovery training with another officer. Her training partner was on top of her, tightening his hold on her, when she suffered an appendix injury that caused her appendix to rupture.

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