# Fractures at Lea Heating & Air Conditioning CO., INC.
> OSHA SIR `2021042988` · 4/9/2021 · PALATINE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Elbow(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet
- **Source:** Extension ladders
- **Secondary source:** Ground, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Lea Heating & Air Conditioning CO., INC.
- **Location:** 422 S. Williams Ave, PALATINE, ILLINOIS, 60074
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing down an extension ladder. The employee fell to the grass about 8 to 10 feet below, suffering a broken left elbow.

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