# Fractures at Rafael Barajas
> OSHA SIR `2021119602` · 11/6/2021 · OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by other falling powered vehicle
- **Source:** Passenger van
- **Secondary source:** Jacks
## Employer
- **Name:** Rafael Barajas
- **Location:** 3767 SE 40 Terrace, OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, 34973
- **NAICS:** 115115
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pulling the transmission out of an agricultural work van while the van was jacked up. Other employees tried to move the van up a few inches while the wheels were still on and the employee was underneath. When the jack was moved, the van fell onto the employee, resulting in nine fractured ribs.

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