# Fractures at Southern Ionics Incorporated
> OSHA SIR `2019077698` · 7/28/2019 · WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Southern Ionics Incorporated
- **Location:** 579 Commerce St., WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI, 39773
- **NAICS:** 325180
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell about 10 feet to the ground while loading a tanker trailer, resulting in a broken left forearm.

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