# Fractures at Theisen Supply Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2024043406` · 4/18/2024 · SPARTA, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Leg(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by other falling object  n.e.c.
- **Source:** Dimensional lumber
- **Secondary source:** Trucks  unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Theisen Supply Inc.
- **Location:** 3000 South Black River Street, SPARTA, WISCONSIN, 54656
- **NAICS:** 424910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was assisting a customer in loading items onto their truck/trailer. The employee cut a band off a bundle of railroad ties. As they walked away the railroad ties fell and struck them, causing them to fall to the ground. A railroad tie landed on top of their leg and the leg was fractured.

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