# Fractures at U.S. Vents
> OSHA SIR `20171211937` · 12/15/2017 · AUSTIN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Vents
- **Location:** 3303 N Lamar Blvd, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78705
- **NAICS:** 561720
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing an extension ladder when it slipped. The employee fell approximately 10 to 12 feet onto the ladder, suffering a broken right ankle, lacerations, and contusions.

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