# Fractures at SUNRISE ERECTORS, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2018099644` · 9/18/2018 · BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** SUNRISE ERECTORS, INC.
- **Location:** Landmark Center, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 02215
- **NAICS:** 238120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working in a boom lift to take measurements for a replacement panel when the weld between the boom lift mast and jib broke, causing the employee to fall 12 to 15 feet within the basket to the ground. The employee fractured six ribs.

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