Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Builder's Bloc, 607 Trade Center Boulevard, CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 63005
on , Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
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Final narrative
Employees were building the stairs to the loft area in a barn. The injured employee was carrying a piece of housewrap in front of him and fell 14 feet through the stairs that were under construction. The stairs did not have guardrails at the time. The employee suffered three broken ribs, a fractured hip and internal bleeding. His spleen had to be removed.
HospitalizedAbdomen, except internal location of diseases or disordersStairs, steps-indoors