# Fractures at Indus Road and Bridge
> OSHA SIR `2019088879` · 8/26/2019 · SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Indus Road and Bridge
- **Location:** US 281 and St Hwy 1604 W, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78232
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing up the side ladder of a cement pavement machine. When he was more than halfway up, 5-6 feet from the ground, he fell to the concrete below and broke his left ankle.

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