# Fractures and dislocations at Truax & Hovey, Ltd
> OSHA SIR `2018043496` · 4/11/2018 · SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and dislocations
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening more than 30 feet
- **Source:** Existing floor opening
- **Secondary source:** Material and personnel hoists
## Employer
- **Name:** Truax & Hovey, Ltd
- **Location:** 419 East Genesee Street, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, 13210
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was trying to throw out construction debris contained in a wheel barrow. The employee went through an unlatched gate on the third floor of a five floor building while attempting to enter a hoist. The hoist was located on the second floor. The employee fell three stories, suffering a dislocated shoulder, possible leg fractures, and a sprained wrist. The employee was hospitalized.

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