UTC Aerospace Systems
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments — WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | UTC Aerospace Systems | Report ID | 2015074276 |
| Address | 1 Hamilton Road | City, State ZIP | WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT 06096 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.91000, -72.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down the stairs, rupturing a tendon in his right knee and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2015, a worker at UTC Aerospace Systems in WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the knee(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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