# Dislocation of joints at Orkin Pest Control, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019054532` · 5/3/2019 · HALEDON, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Dislocation of joints
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-outdoors
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Orkin Pest Control, Inc.
- **Location:** 63 Grand View, HALEDON, NEW JERSEY, 07508
- **NAICS:** 561710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was engaged in pest control duties at a private residence. The employee lost balance while descending brick steps, fell, and sustained a dislocated left knee requiring hospitalization.

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