# Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels at United States Postal Service
> OSHA SIR `2024054323` · 5/16/2024 · MONROE, MICHIGAN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Abdomen  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels
## Cause
- **Event:** Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area
- **Source:** Roadway vehicle  motorized, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** United States Postal Service
- **Location:** 210 West Front Street, MONROE, MICHIGAN, 48161
- **NAICS:** 491110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

On May 16, 2024, an employee was painting directional arrows in the parking lot when a customer drove their vehicle into the parking lot and struck the employee, causing internal injuries to the abdomen.

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