# Fractures at A1 Superior Painting and Wall Covering Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018010319` · 1/10/2018 · LAFAYETTE, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Step ladders
## Employer
- **Name:** A1 Superior Painting and Wall Covering Inc.
- **Location:** 664 Stage Station Way, LAFAYETTE, COLORADO, 80026
- **NAICS:** 238320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was coming down a 6-foot step ladder when it tilted to one side. As she attempted to correct the ladder, it fell to the other side. She then fell from the second or third ladder rung to the ground, breaking her elbow.

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