# Fractures at Primetals Technologies USA, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2023032645` · 3/24/2023 · BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Skids, pallets
## Employer
- **Name:** Primetals Technologies USA, LLC
- **Location:** 101 Terra Rd, BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72315
- **NAICS:** 332312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking to his work bench to get his gloves when he tripped on a piece of plastic wrap that was hanging from the edge of a pallet. The employee twisted his ankle and fell, resulting in a right ankle fracture.

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