# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Ice Construction
> OSHA SIR `2023032265` · 3/13/2023 · MIDLOTHIAN, 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 object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
- **Secondary source:** Cranes-gantry, overhead, monorail, container
## Employer
- **Name:** Ice Construction
- **Location:** Gerdau Ameristeel, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, 76065
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using an overhead crane to position a valve for installation over his head. The sling holding the valve broke, causing the valve to fall and strike the employee. The employee suffered broken ribs, lacerations to the head and ear, and a collapsed lung.

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