# Fractures at M.A. MORTENSON COMPANY
> OSHA SIR `2017032861` · 3/30/2017 · DEL RIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** M.A. MORTENSON COMPANY
- **Location:** 4413 US highway 377, DEL RIO, TEXAS, 78840
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a wooden handled cant hook to move a wooden pole. The handle broke causing the employee to fall backwards, twisting and breaking his right ankle.

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