# Fractures at R & F Metals Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016064872` · 6/2/2016 · SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Ladders, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** R & F Metals Inc.
- **Location:** 36281 Waterleaf Way, SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE, 19975
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder and attempting to step onto a roof when his foot slipped. The ladder gave way and he fell 13.5 feet to the ground, fracturing his wrist and requiring surgery.

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