# Fractures at Heggem Lundquist Paint Co.
> OSHA SIR `2022043212` · 4/12/2022 · DENVER, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Benches, workbenches, saw horses
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Heggem Lundquist Paint Co.
- **Location:** 4813 S. Newport St., DENVER, COLORADO, 80237
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee moved a step-up bench from one area to another and then stepped on the bench. A leg failed causing the bench to collapse. The employee fell and suffered  broken ribs.

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