# Fractures at U.S. Messenger & Logistics Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019011034` · 1/29/2019 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from pedal cycle
- **Source:** Bicycle, pedal cycle
- **Secondary source:** Ice, sleet, snow
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Messenger & Logistics Inc.
- **Location:** 2 N State Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60602
- **NAICS:** 492210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A bike messenger was riding a bike to make a delivery. The bike slid on wet/icy pavement and the employee fell resulting in hospitalization for a broken ankle.

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