# Fractures at Pixelle Specialty Solutions
> OSHA SIR `2024021538` · 2/19/2024 · CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Rib(s), oblique area
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level  6 to 30 feet
- **Source:** Fixed ladder or fire escape
- **Secondary source:** Other constructed surface
## Employer
- **Name:** Pixelle Specialty Solutions
- **Location:** 232 East 8th Street, CHILLICOTHE, OHIO, 45601
- **NAICS:** 322121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was descending a fixed ladder, slipped, and fell approximately 6-7 feet to the floor. The employee sustained fractured ribs and was hospitalized.

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