# Fractures at Lamar Advertising Company
> OSHA SIR `2022054043` · 5/9/2022 · GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 11 to 15 feet
- **Source:** Catwalks
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Lamar Advertising Company
- **Location:** Hwy 90 West of Del A Point Rd., GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI, 39553
- **NAICS:** 541850
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was changing vinyl on an outdoor poster panel. A support brace for the catwalk failed and broke away causing the catwalk to collapse. The employee fell 11.6 feet to the ground and sustained a broken ankle.

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