# Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury at MTH Enterprises LLC dba MTH Industries
> OSHA SIR `2021108984` · 10/18/2021 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip(s) and leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet
- **Source:** Existing roof openings, other than skylights
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** MTH Enterprises LLC dba MTH Industries
- **Location:** 420 E. Waterside, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60601
- **NAICS:** 238120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Four employees were assigned to replace two damaged glass panels that were on a large atrium in front of a residential high-rise. After replacing one glass panel, the injured employee went down for a break. After the break, the employee was repairing caulk on the replaced glass panel when they stepped into the opening of the second glass panel and fell approximately 21 feet 3 inches to the ground. The employee suffered severe injuries to their legs and hips and was hospitalized. Fall protection was not worn at the time.

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