# Fractures at Performance Air Mechanical
> OSHA SIR `2019043868` · 4/16/2019 · LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Performance Air Mechanical
- **Location:** 4917 N. Univeristy Drive, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, 33351
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing a fiberglass extension ladder when it gave way. He fell to the ground, breaking his right kneecap.

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