Jacobs Tidewater Operations Group
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet — Fractures and dislocations — HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Jacobs Tidewater Operations Group | Report ID | 2015020681 |
| Address | NASA Langley Research Center | City, State ZIP | HAMPTON, VIRGINIA 23681 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.03000, -76.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was injured in an 18-foot fall from an access platform between two boilers when the catwalk grating gave way. Employee suffered a broken pelvis, fractured ribs, and a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2015, a worker at Jacobs Tidewater Operations Group in HAMPTON, VIRGINIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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