# Fractures at National Trench Safety
> OSHA SIR `2023076436` · 7/19/2023 · DAVIE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** National Trench Safety
- **Location:** 4201 Kean Road, DAVIE, FLORIDA, 33314
- **NAICS:** 532412
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was standing on the deck of a trailer that was coupled to a semi-truck. He then began climbing down the ladder attached to the chassis of the truck. As he reached the last step, he slipped and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground, landing on his right wrist and fracturing it.

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