# Bruises, contusions at El Paso Fire Department
> OSHA SIR `2017054276` · 5/10/2017 · EL PASO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Roofing paper, roofing felt
- **Secondary source:** Roofs, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** El Paso Fire Department
- **Location:** 3112B Forney Ln, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79935
- **NAICS:** 561990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was shaving palm trees below the roof when a roll of roofing paper fell off and onto the employee's head and back, causing contusions to both.

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