Harris Government Communications Systems
Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Fractures - PALM BAY, Florida
| Employer | Harris Government Communications Systems |
| Address | 2400 Palm Bay Road, NE |
| City, State ZIP | PALM BAY, Florida 32905 |
| Report ID | 2023065151 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334220 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.03000, -80.60000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working at her desk in the computer lab. When she stood up, her legs buckled, causing her to fall to the ground. The employee sustained a broken hip that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2023, a worker at Harris Government Communications Systems in PALM BAY, Florida suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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