Federal Bureau of Investigations Academy
Parachuting incident — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Federal Bureau of Investigations Academy | Report ID | 2017099269 |
| Address | 18300 Quantico Gateway Dr. | City, State ZIP | DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA 22025 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Parachuting incident | Source of Injury | Parachute |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 922120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.55000, -77.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was undergoing parachute readiness training when mechanical turbulence led to a hard landing. The employee impacted the ground and suffered a concussion and multiple fractures, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2017, a worker at Federal Bureau of Investigations Academy in DUMFRIES, VIRGINIA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as parachuting incident, with parachute identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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