# Fractures at Mississippi Welding and Machine LLC
> OSHA SIR `2018077811` · 7/31/2018 · SHUQUALAK, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Roofs, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Mississippi Welding and Machine LLC
- **Location:** 69 College St., SHUQUALAK, MISSISSIPPI, 39361
- **NAICS:** 238910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee stepped from a man basket onto a roof that was being demolished. The roof collapsed and the employee fell 10 feet to the ground, breaking an arm and several ribs. Fall protection was not being worn at the time of the incident.

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