# Fractures at New Era Converting Machinery Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20191111890` · 11/15/2019 · PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Machine and appliance parts, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** New Era Converting Machinery Inc.
- **Location:** 235 McLean Blvd, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, 07504
- **NAICS:** 333243
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee tripped and fell on machine skates on the floor. His elbow struck the concrete floor and was broken; he was hospitalized, requiring surgery.

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