# Fractures at Ascension
> OSHA SIR `20181212908` · 12/17/2018 · SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Doors, except garage and vehicle
## Employer
- **Name:** Ascension
- **Location:** 11775 Borman Dr, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, 63146
- **NAICS:** 621498
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was taking packages to the drop-off box, located near the stairwell door, when someone opened that door and caused the employee to fall onto the floor. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery for a broken hip.

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