# Fractures at Prism Electric
> OSHA SIR `2020032784` · 3/26/2020 · AUSTIN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Roof surfaces other than roof edge
- **Secondary source:** Protective equipment, except clothing, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Prism Electric
- **Location:** 2402 San Gabriel Street, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78705
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was unrolling waterproof conduit on a roof. He tripped over a fall protection anchor installed in the roof and fell backwards onto a 3-inch plumbing vent pipe that extended 14 inches above the roof. He suffered several cracked ribs.

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