# Fractures at SIEMENS INDUSTRY
> OSHA SIR `2017043136` · 4/6/2017 · COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Ladders, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** SIEMENS INDUSTRY
- **Location:** 800 Hosital Drive, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, 65201
- **NAICS:** 561621
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While descending a ladder in an elevator shaft to inspect the fire system, an employee slipped and fell approximately four feet, suffering a compound fracture to the right arm that needed surgery.

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