# Fractures at Mercedes Benz International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015129678` · 12/22/2015 · VANCE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Structures, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Mercedes Benz International, Inc.
- **Location:** #1 Mercedes Drive, VANCE, ALABAMA, 35490
- **NAICS:** 336211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was looking for parts while walking and talking on the radio.  The employee tripped on a safety barrier and broke the left leg above the ankle.

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