Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Harris Corporation, A Delaware Corporation , 150 S. Wickham Rd, WEST MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32904
on — Fractures, affecting the elbow(s).
Final narrative
An employee fell while walking down the hallway, fracturing the left elbow.
HospitalizedElbow(s)Floor, n.e.c.
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