# Fractures at J.T. Ryerson & Sons
> OSHA SIR `2022076272` · 7/18/2022 · COLUMBUS, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
- **Source:** Metal plates, metal panels
- **Secondary source:** Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells
## Employer
- **Name:** J.T. Ryerson & Sons
- **Location:** 555 N Yearling Road, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43213
- **NAICS:** 332999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was grinding slag from the underside of a 2-inch-thick steel plate. The electromagnet holding the plate became deenergized and released the plate, which fell onto the employee's hand, wrist, and arm, causing multiple fractures.

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