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General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — ANNISTON, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. in ANNISTON, ALABAMA
Employer General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. Report ID 2016109329
Address BUILDING 103, 7 FRANKFORD AVE. City, State ZIP ANNISTON, ALABAMA 36201
Event Date October 3, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Industry (NAICS) 336992 Inspection # 1183369
GPS Coordinates 33.65000, -85.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee was recording the serial numbers located on the side of wooden crates containing parts. One or more of the wooden crates fell on the employee, breaking the employee's ankle and hip.

Incident Summary

On October 3, 2016, a worker at General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. in ANNISTON, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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