# Fractures at AEP Texas
> OSHA SIR `2023109408` · 10/11/2023 · MARFA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Ladders, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** AEP Texas
- **Location:** 204 El Paso St, MARFA, TEXAS, 79843
- **NAICS:** 221111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was on a ladder re-routing electric service meter equipment. As they were removing the old service from the meter, the employee slipped from the ladder and landed approximately 5 feet below on concrete. The employee sustained broken bones in the lower left leg.

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