ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC.

Fall while sitting — Fractures — SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota
Employer ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC.
Address 600 EAST 50TH STREET NORTH
City, State ZIP SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota 57104
Report ID 2023054017
Event Date May 4, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Event Type Fall while sitting
Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Chairs
Industry (NAICS) 334418
GPS Coordinates 43.59000, -96.71000

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Incident Narrative

An employee went to sit on a chair and fell backward, striking her head and back. The employee sustained a broken back.

Incident Summary

On May 4, 2023, a worker at ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall while sitting, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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