# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at WPC IV, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2023053874` · 5/1/2023 · TEMPLE TERRACE, 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 thrown object-unintentional injury
- **Source:** Guardrails, road dividers
## Employer
- **Name:** WPC IV, LLC
- **Location:** Douglas Grand Apartments, TEMPLE TERRACE, FLORIDA, 33637
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking on the ground with an inspector when they were struck by a falling temporary guardrail. The employee sustained muscle and ligament tears as well as internal bleeding.

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