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Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Employer Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest Report ID 2016087188
Address Building 125, Naval Air Station San Diego City, State ZIP SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92135
Event Date August 3, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Ducts
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.69000, -117.18000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing an A/C duct panel when the component fell and lacerated his left forearm.

Incident Summary

On August 3, 2016, a worker at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with ducts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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