# Sprains at Allied Research Technology, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015052663` · 5/6/2015 · NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Sprains
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Boxes, crates, cartons
## Employer
- **Name:** Allied Research Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** 750 West Berkley Ave, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23523
- **NAICS:** 336611
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee fell and sprained an ankle while stepping out of a Connex-style storage container.  The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

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