# Fractures at Austin Industrial
> OSHA SIR `2020109501` · 10/6/2020 · PASADENA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Cranes, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Austin Industrial
- **Location:** 10801 Choate Rd, PASADENA, TEXAS, 77507
- **NAICS:** 238120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While descending from a crane's deck platform at approximately 68 inches in height, the employee lost balance and fell to the ground. The employee sustained two fractured ribs and a shoulder sprain.

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