# Fractures and dislocations at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Admin, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
> OSHA SIR `2023109144` · 10/4/2023 · MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures and dislocations
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level, unspecified
- **Source:** Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Admin, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- **Location:** ONE VETERANS DRIVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, 55417
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

On October 4, 2023, an employee was performing a walkaround of the grounds when they fell off the edge of a sidewalk onto their shoulder. The employee suffered a left humerus fracture and dislocation, requiring hospitalization and surgery.

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