# Fractures at RESERS FINE FOODS
> OSHA SIR `2019055107` · 5/20/2019 · TOPEKA, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Skids, pallets
## Employer
- **Name:** RESERS FINE FOODS
- **Location:** 3728 SE 6th, TOPEKA, KANSAS, 66607
- **NAICS:** 311991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was palletizing finish good products. When he turned towards the pallet while holding a package, he tripped on the corner of the pallet and fell to the floor resulting in fractured ribs.

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