# Fractures at Aerotek
> OSHA SIR `2016076023` · 7/5/2016 · PAXINOS, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Existing roof openings, other than skylights
## Employer
- **Name:** Aerotek
- **Location:** 634 Roadarmel Lane, PAXINOS, PENNSYLVANIA, 17860
- **NAICS:** 561320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to remove a roof panel at a construction site when he lost his footing and fell 15 feet through an opening in the roof. He broke both wrists and was hospitalized. Fall protection was worn at the time of the incident.

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