# Fractures at Pessoa Construction Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019032677` · 3/13/2019 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Sewers, manholes, storm drains
## Employer
- **Name:** Pessoa Construction Inc.
- **Location:** Wise Rd. & Beach Dr. NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20019
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While moving a traffic barrel/drum, an employee fell into an open manhole. His left tibia was broken in the 2-foot fall.

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