Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Fleet Readiness Center Southwest | Report ID | 2018088311 |
| Address | Marine Corps Air Base Miramar, Building Zero | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92126 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Scaffolds-staging, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | 1341883 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -117.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was traversing an aircraft wing stand when it rolled out of place and the employee fell 7 or 8 feet. The employee suffered broken ribs and a possible shoulder injury, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2018, a worker at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with scaffolds-staging, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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