Lockheed Martin
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | Lockheed Martin | Report ID | 20181111606 |
| Address | BLDG 3-2744 | City, State ZIP | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.12000, -78.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving work for the day. After turning off the lights, he turned to walk out the exit door of the building and tripped over a cart that is used to move supplies and equipment around in the warehouse/docks. He sustained a compound fracture to his right arm, requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2018, a worker at Lockheed Martin in FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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