# Fractures at Gale Construction Company of Illinois
> OSHA SIR `2017099070` · 9/21/2017 · MORRIS, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Gale Construction Company of Illinois
- **Location:** Nettle Creek Aqueduct, MORRIS, ILLINOIS, 60450
- **NAICS:** 238910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was standing near concrete-crushing equipment when the ground gave way. The employee fell 10 feet and suffered a broken back.

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