ELECTRIC BOAT CORP, A DIV OF GENERAL DYNAMICS CO.
Fall on water vehicle — Fractures — GROTON, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | ELECTRIC BOAT CORP, A DIV OF GENERAL DYNAMICS CO. | Report ID | 2019010723 |
| Address | 75 EASTERN POINT ROAD | City, State ZIP | GROTON, CONNECTICUT 06340 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on water vehicle | Source of Injury | Water vehicle, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.34000, -72.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while walking on top of a new construction ship due to a cramp in his foot. He sustained a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2019, a worker at ELECTRIC BOAT CORP, A DIV OF GENERAL DYNAMICS CO. in GROTON, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on water vehicle, with water vehicle, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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