# Fractures at Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2020065078` · 6/1/2020 · PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Step ladders
- **Secondary source:** Floor, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc.
- **Location:** 900 Bayou Casotto Parkwy, PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI, 39581
- **NAICS:** 332999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was descending a step ladder when he slipped off the bottom step, stuck his hands out to catch himself, and struck the floor, breaking his right wrist.

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