# Fractures at Valero Energy Corporation
> OSHA SIR `20201212123` · 12/31/2020 · ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA
## 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 on uneven surface
- **Source:** Sidewalk, path, or outdoor walkway irregularity
## Employer
- **Name:** Valero Energy Corporation
- **Location:** 1 Valero Way, ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA, 73401
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While walking at grade under an asphalt rail car loading rack, an employee tripped on concrete that was protruding from the walkway. The employee fell and sustained five broken ribs.

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