# Fractures at Addison Drywall, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017043601` · 4/21/2017 · PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 16 to 20 feet
- **Source:** Elevator shafts
## Employer
- **Name:** Addison Drywall, Inc.
- **Location:** 476 South Ocean Blvd., PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, 33480
- **NAICS:** 238130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee engaged in framing and drywall operations fell through an elevator shaft resulting in broken legs, a broken arm and multiple lacerations. The height of the fall was approximately 20 feet.

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