# Sprains, strains, tears  unspecified at Protein Solutions
> OSHA SIR `2024098841` · 9/22/2024 · JOPLIN, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Knee(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Sprains, strains, tears  unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level  unspecified
- **Source:** Catwalks
- **Secondary source:** Other constructed surface
## Employer
- **Name:** Protein Solutions
- **Location:** 3800 East 32nd Street, JOPLIN, MISSOURI, 64804
- **NAICS:** 311111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was on a catwalk to visually inspect a piece of equipment. The catwalk has three stair treads from the ground level to the top of the catwalk walking surface. The employee either slipped going down the stairs or missed a step altogether, causing them to fall to the concrete floor and tear a ligament in their left knee. The employee was hospitalized.

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