# Fractures at ROWELL ROOFING, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2017043133` · 4/6/2017 · MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Roof surfaces other than roof edge
## Employer
- **Name:** ROWELL ROOFING, INC.
- **Location:** 1410 Apache Dr., MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI, 39649
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While removing roof decking, an employee stepped on the end of a sheet of decking that was not supported. The decking tilted and the employee fell 10 feet to the concrete floor, fracturing three ribs.

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