BRP US INC.
Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. — Fractures — PALM BAY, FLORIDA
| Employer | BRP US INC. | Report ID | 2021021650 |
| Address | 1111 G. A. Street/Bombardier Blvd SW | City, State ZIP | PALM BAY, FLORIDA 32907 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Water vehicle incident, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Water vehicle, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.02000, -80.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A test pilot was testing a jet ski in the water when he came into contact with a wave, resulting in a closed fracture on his leg.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2021, a worker at BRP US INC. in PALM BAY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as water vehicle incident, n.e.c., with water vehicle, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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