# Fractures at Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection
> OSHA SIR `20181213059` · 12/20/2018 · MCALLEN, TEXAS
## 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:** Movable ladders, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Department of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection
- **Location:** 3700 W. Ursula, MCALLEN, TEXAS, 78503
- **NAICS:** 922120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working on an air conditioning unit while on an 8-foot fiberglass ladder. He fell approximately 4-6 feet to the ground hitting his head. The employee sustained four broken ribs on the left side and scrapes on the hands.

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