# Fractures at Bernecker Brothers Roofing, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2017076943` · 7/25/2017 · CINCINNATI, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple trunk locations
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Roof surfaces other than roof edge
## Employer
- **Name:** Bernecker Brothers Roofing, LLC
- **Location:** 1243 York Street, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45214
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee climbed on a roof, fell through a rusted area, and landed on the concrete floor approximately 11 feet below, breaking 10 ribs and the tailbone.

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