# Fractures at Guardian Metal Systems, L.L.C.
> OSHA SIR `2018099492` · 9/13/2018 · BLACK HAWK, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Nonclassifiable
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Guardian Metal Systems, L.L.C.
- **Location:** 138 Elk Place, BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, 80422
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While installing a metal roof, an employee fell 5-6 feet to a lower working surface. The employee suffered a broken vertebra and was hospitalized. Fall protection was not in use 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*