# Fractures at Ready Mixed Concrete
> OSHA SIR `2017010861` · 1/27/2017 · BRIGHTON, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Bucket, front-end, end, and pay loaders
- **Secondary source:** Wrenches-power not determined
## Employer
- **Name:** Ready Mixed Concrete
- **Location:** 14595 Brighton Rd., BRIGHTON, COLORADO, 80601
- **NAICS:** 327320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was replacing a concrete discharge boot from atop a front end loader. While tightening a bolt, the wrench slipped and the employee lost his balance and fell approximately 10 feet.  The employee struck the hood of the loader and fractured ribs.

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