# Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. at Southwest Airlines
> OSHA SIR `2021087108` · 8/20/2021 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Airport utility vehicle-powered
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Southwest Airlines
- **Location:** William P. Hobby Airport, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77061
- **NAICS:** 481111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fell from the cab of a provisioning truck while dumping trash from the truck. He landed on the ground and suffered broken ribs, collapsed lungs, and spinal fractures.

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