MELBOURNE, FLORIDA—
RICOH AMERICA CORP
Fall on same level due to slipping · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at RICOH AMERICA CORP, 755 NASA BLVD, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32901 on — Fractures, affecting the knee(s).
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Final narrative
An employee slipped and fell while walking in the call center. The employee landed on her right knee, fracturing it.
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