U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Homeland Security | Report ID | 2020087489 |
| Address | 2000 Bainbrdige Ave. | City, State ZIP | NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29405 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Bus |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.85000, -79.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while stepping off a bus, suffering a broken hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2020, a worker at U.S. Department of Homeland Security in NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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