# Fractures at Kone Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017032343` · 3/14/2017 · MIAMI, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Entangled in other object or equipment
- **Source:** Ropes, ties, chains, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Kone Inc.
- **Location:** 1900 N BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33131
- **NAICS:** 238290
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The injured employee was part of a three man team replacing a rope in a high rise elevator. The employee was feeding part of the rope through the rigging when excess rope on top of the car created a loop. The employee's right leg was caught in the loop and when it tightened the employee suffered a compound fracture to the lower leg.

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