# Fractures at American Residential Services
> OSHA SIR `2022021356` · 2/12/2022 · MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level, unspecified
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-indoors
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** American Residential Services
- **Location:** 6806 Indian Falls Dr., MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, 77489
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was installing an air conditioning unit in the attic of a residential home. The employee fell backward down the stairway and broke four ribs on their right side.

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