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General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, Inc.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, Inc. in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Employer General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, Inc. Report ID 20161010235
Address 24 Simon St. City, State ZIP NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03060
Event Date October 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floor, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Skids, pallets
Industry (NAICS) 334220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.75000, -71.49000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized when his foot got caught in a pallet and he fell.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2016, a worker at General Dynamics Global Imaging Technologies, Inc. in NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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