# Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. at Global Metal Construction
> OSHA SIR `2017076335` · 7/10/2017 · CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s) and leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment
- **Source:** Racks-garment and other
- **Secondary source:** Vises, clamps
## Employer
- **Name:** Global Metal Construction
- **Location:** 25910 U.S. Highway 23 S, CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO, 43113
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was helping to erect five rack frames. Before braces could be affixed to the frames, the C-clamp that was holding the second frame upright failed, causing the frame to fall on the employee. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left tibia, ruptured ACL, and a joint bleed.

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