# Fractures at The Highlands at Wyomissing
> OSHA SIR `2018088798` · 8/25/2018 · WYOMISSING, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-outdoors
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** The Highlands at Wyomissing
- **Location:** 2000 Cambridge Avenue, WYOMISSING, PENNSYLVANIA, 19610
- **NAICS:** 623110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While walking down the steps outside a residence, an employee tripped on the middle step. The employee fell forward, suffering a broken left forearm, and was hospitalized.

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