# Fractures at Brick, Stone and Related Construction Materials
> OSHA SIR `2018032321` · 3/8/2018 · EDMOND, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Leg(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Stone, marble, granite slabs
- **Secondary source:** Trailers
## Employer
- **Name:** Brick, Stone and Related Construction Materials
- **Location:** 149 N.E. 138th, EDMOND, OKLAHOMA, 73013
- **NAICS:** 423320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were attempting to move a crate of six granite slabs (weighing approximately 800 pounds each) from the back of a trailer using a chain. One end of the chain was tied to the mast of a forklift and the other wrapped around the bottom of the crate. Before they pulled the crate from the trailer, a strap that was holding the slabs broke, allowing the slabs to fall onto the injured employee, who broke both legs.

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