The GEO Group, Inc.
Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — NICEVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | The GEO Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2020010720 |
| Address | 100 E College Blvd, NW Florida State College | City, State ZIP | NICEVILLE, FLORIDA 32578 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training | Source of Injury | Person, other than injured or ill worker, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 922140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.53000, -86.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in training for defensive tactics. As she attempted to perform a hip toss move, she felt a tearing sensation in her lower back. She was hospitalized with a lower back injury.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2020, a worker at The GEO Group, Inc. in NICEVILLE, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as injured by physical contact with other person in sporting event or physical training, with person, other than injured or ill worker, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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