# Bruises, contusions at United Pavement & Markings LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024076131` · 7/9/2024 · LAREDO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Part of body  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Bruises, contusions
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level  less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Other semi, tractor-trailer
- **Secondary source:** Ground, travel, and support surfaces  unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** United Pavement & Markings LLC
- **Location:** 16885 North US Hwy 83, LAREDO, TEXAS, 78045
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was climbing the steps into an 18-wheeler tractor cab. The employee missed the second step, fell to the ground, and suffered injuries that caused internal bruising and body soreness.

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