Collins Aerospace
Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway — Fractures — MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Collins Aerospace | Report ID | 20181212782 |
| Address | 1100 W. Hibiscus Blvd | City, State ZIP | MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32901 |
| Event Date | December 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Motorcycle, moped, dirt bike |
| Secondary Source | Liquids, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.08000, -80.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a motorcycle from one building to another to attend a meeting. The pavement was wet and the motorcycle slid and fell onto the employee's leg fracturing the left fibula.
Incident Summary
On December 13, 2018, a worker at Collins Aerospace in MELBOURNE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway, with motorcycle, moped, dirt bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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