# Fractures at Gerdau Midlothian Mill
> OSHA SIR `2017032060` · 3/6/2017 · MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Leg(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Grates and drains in floor surface
## Employer
- **Name:** Gerdau Midlothian Mill
- **Location:** 300 Ward Road, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, 76065
- **NAICS:** 331111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking on the grating when he slipped and fell. The grating gave way, causing the employee to fall an additional five feet. The employee landed on his legs fracturing the right leg in three places.

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