Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine BV
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine BV | Report ID | 20161111038 |
| Address | 1850 Eller Drive | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall, slip, trip, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541618 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.09000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While working on a ship's radar, an employee fell after a rusty safety ring gave way. The employee suffered a hematoma to the head.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2016, a worker at Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine BV in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall, slip, trip, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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