# Bruises, contusions at FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST
> OSHA SIR `2021064654` · 6/8/2021 · SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-indoors
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST
- **Location:** PO Box 357058, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 92135
- **NAICS:** 336411
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee fell down a flight of stairs, sliding down them on his back. His head struck the first step and his back hit the next step. The employee was hospitalized for head and back contusions.

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