# Fractures at J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20181111814` · 11/16/2018 · FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc.
- **Location:** 2040 Park 82 Drive, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, 33905
- **NAICS:** 424810
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pulling a pin to uncouple the fifth wheel of a tractor trailer when the employee lost grip and fell backwards onto the ground, suffering a fractured hip and requiring surgery.

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