# Fractures at Con Ed
> OSHA SIR `2017098812` · 9/14/2017 · NEW YORK, NEW YORK
## 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:** Sewers, manholes, storm drains
## Employer
- **Name:** Con Ed
- **Location:** West 45th and 5th Ave, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10023
- **NAICS:** 221121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee working outside of a steam manhole fell 8 feet to the bottom of the manhole and sustained broken ribs.

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