# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Shaw Industries Group, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2023076289` · 7/14/2023 · DALTON, GEORGIA
## 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 on same level, unspecified
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Shaw Industries Group, Inc
- **Location:** 2456 Yeager Drive, SW, DALTON, GEORGIA, 30720
- **NAICS:** 314110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee entered a trailer to finalize the load for shipment. After placing the final product, a 5-gallon pail, on the floor and inspecting other items, they turned to exit the trailer. The employee misstepped and fell, striking their torso and head on the trailer floor. The employee sustained rib fractures, a collapsed lung, and a head laceration.

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