# Fractures at Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
> OSHA SIR `20191212800` · 12/12/2019 · CINCINNATI, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Porches, balconies, decks, patios
- **Secondary source:** Roof trusses, joists
## Employer
- **Name:** Deck & Fence Renewal Systems
- **Location:** 1499 Wittekind Terrace, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45224
- **NAICS:** 236118
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell onto a joist while tearing off decking, suffering fractured ribs.

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