# Fractures at Empire Drywall
> OSHA SIR `2019011172` · 1/31/2019 · DENVER, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** Empire Drywall
- **Location:** 17507 E 61st Ave., DENVER, COLORADO, 80216
- **NAICS:** 238310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee tripped on a power cord while hanging drywall and fell down the stairs. The employee was hospitalized with back, neck, and rib injuries, as well as fractures to both wrists.

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