# Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions at Chapman Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2019032853` · 3/19/2019 · WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Ground, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Chapman Corporation
- **Location:** 2518 Swisher Lane, WEST UNION, WEST VIRGINIA, 26456
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A pipefitter was climbing down a detachable ladder attached to the side of a flatbed truck. He fell off the ladder and struck the ground, suffering a concussion, a broken collarbone, and broken ribs.

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