# Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments at R & R Freight Service. LLC
> OSHA SIR `2020010012` · 1/2/2020 · MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** R & R Freight Service. LLC
- **Location:** 10 Leighton Road, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT, 06460
- **NAICS:** 484110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell while exiting a tractor, landing on the ground about 4 feet below. He suffered a torn quadriceps muscle and was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.

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