# Fractures at W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019076685` · 7/2/2019 · WAYCROSS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers
- **Secondary source:** Hammers-power not determined
## Employer
- **Name:** W.J. Sapp & Son, Inc.
- **Location:** 2610 Industrial Blvd., WAYCROSS, GEORGIA, 31503
- **NAICS:** 237990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was joining rail links when a bolt (1" diameter X 6" long) failed to line up. The employee struck the bolt with a hammer and it jumped out, striking the employee's leg. The employee sustained a left lower leg fracture and was hospitalized.

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