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BAE Systems

Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BAE Systems in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Employer BAE Systems Report ID 2015010927
Address 750 W. Berkley Ave. City, State ZIP NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23523
Event Date January 29, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336611 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.83000, -76.28000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped over the doorway coaming and fell to the same-level surface. Employee suffered serious injures, including broken bones.

Incident Summary

On January 29, 2015, a worker at BAE Systems in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping on uneven surface, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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