# Fractures at Caterpillar, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021010345` · 1/13/2021 · ATHENS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Cardboard
## Employer
- **Name:** Caterpillar, Inc.
- **Location:** 250 Dozer Drive, ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30606
- **NAICS:** 333120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was placing cardboard into a compactor and dropped a piece of cardboard on the ground. When the employee turned to pick up the cardboard, he slipped on the carboard and landed on his right knee, resulting in a knee joint fracture.

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