Charter Communications Inc.

Fall on same level, unspecified - Fractures - PALM HARBOR, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Charter Communications Inc. in PALM HARBOR, Florida
Employer Charter Communications Inc.
Address 30901 US HWY 19 N
City, State ZIP PALM HARBOR, Florida 34684
Report ID 20171010048
Event Date October 19, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level, unspecified
Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Bees, hornets, wasps
Industry (NAICS) 515210
GPS Coordinates 28.05000, -82.73000

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Incident Narrative

An employee went to the back of the building, opened a wall box, and was attacked by wasps. While retreating, he fell to the ground and broke his hip.

Incident Summary

On October 19, 2017, a worker at Charter Communications Inc. in PALM HARBOR, Florida suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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