# Fractures at Eurofins Viracor
> OSHA SIR `2022065217` · 6/15/2022 · LENEXA, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Eurofins Viracor
- **Location:** 18000 West 99th Street, LENEXA, KANSAS, 66219
- **NAICS:** 541990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking into a building when they tripped and grabbed a construction stanchion that fell over causing the employee to fall on their left shoulder and elbow. The employee sustained three broken ribs.

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