Primus Technologies Corporation
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Primus Technologies Corporation | Report ID | 2017087813 |
| Address | 2250 Reach Road, Buildling 3 | City, State ZIP | WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 17701 |
| Event Date | August 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.22000, -77.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing and opening a large cardboard box when he twisted his right knee, lost his balance, and fell on his right hip. He broke his hip, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 15, 2017, a worker at Primus Technologies Corporation in WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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