Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters, J. Edgar Hoover Building, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20535
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple pelvic region locations.
Final narrative
An employee was riding a bike off-site in preparation for an upcoming physical fitness test. The employee encountered a slick spot during the ride and fell off the bike, suffering fractures to the pelvis and right hip socket.
HospitalizedMultiple pelvic region locationsBicycle, pedal cycle
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