CHESAPEAKE SHIPBUILDING
Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified — Fractures — SALISBURY, MARYLAND
| Employer | CHESAPEAKE SHIPBUILDING | Report ID | 2018010618 |
| Address | 710 FITZWATER STREET | City, State ZIP | SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1290283 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.36000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While moving a spool of flux to a new work location, an employee fell through a 12-foot by 12-foot temporary floor penetration, breaking both legs, both feet, one forearm, seven ribs, and his skull.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2018, a worker at CHESAPEAKE SHIPBUILDING in SALISBURY, MARYLAND suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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