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GKN Aerospace

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TALLASSEE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GKN Aerospace in TALLASSEE, ALABAMA
Employer GKN Aerospace Report ID 2015052783
Address 3951 Alabama Hwy 229 City, State ZIP TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078
Event Date May 12, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hip(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 336413 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.55000, -85.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was looking down and reading while walking. She tripped on materials and fell on the right side of her body, fracturing her hip.

Incident Summary

On May 12, 2015, a worker at GKN Aerospace in TALLASSEE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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