# Fractures at Memorial Hospital
> OSHA SIR `2015074854` · 7/20/2015 · CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thoracic region
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified
- **Source:** Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Memorial Hospital
- **Location:** 405 W Jackson Street, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS, 62902
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking into work on the main entrance sidewalk on 7/20/15 at approximately 7:50 AM. The employee tripped/fell, fracturing their thoracic spine.

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