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Joint Base Lewis McChord

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures and dislocations — JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Joint Base Lewis McChord in JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON
Employer Joint Base Lewis McChord Report ID 2019054487
Address Joint Base Lewis McChord, Bldg 2007A, MS-66 Box 339500 City, State ZIP JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON 98433
Event Date May 2, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and dislocations Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 47.13000, -122.48000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell from a ladder to the ground breaking both heels and dislocating an ankle.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2019, a worker at Joint Base Lewis McChord in JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WASHINGTON suffered fractures and dislocations to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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