# Fractures at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
> OSHA SIR `2018088311` · 8/14/2018 · SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Scaffolds-staging, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
- **Location:** Marine Corps Air Base Miramar, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 92126
- **NAICS:** 561210
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was traversing an aircraft wing stand when it rolled out of place and the employee fell 7 or 8 feet. The employee suffered broken ribs and a possible shoulder injury, requiring hospitalization.

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