# Fractures at Averitt Express, Corp.
> OSHA SIR `2015031139` · 3/11/2015 · PALESTINE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Averitt Express, Corp.
- **Location:** Interstate 40, Exit 233, PALESTINE, ARKANSAS, 72372
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell as he was exiting his truck. To avoid falling backwards, he reached to brace himself with his hands, but ultimately fell to the ground below. He fractured both wrists.

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