# Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified at TruGreen
> OSHA SIR `2018054998` · 5/22/2018 · WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-outdoors
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** TruGreen
- **Location:** 207 Windsor Ln, WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, 19382
- **NAICS:** 541320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee working at a private residence fell off the first step at the front entrance when his knee buckled.  The employee was hospitalized with a torn tendon.

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