# Fractures at L3 Technologies-Combat Propulsion Systems
> OSHA SIR `2017032021` · 3/3/2017 · FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Thigh(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to tripping over an object
- **Source:** Floor, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** L3 Technologies-Combat Propulsion Systems
- **Location:** 7900 Block Telegraph Road, FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, 22060
- **NAICS:** 333618
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee was sitting in her chair. When she stood up she tripped on computer cables and cords and fell fracturing the left femur.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*