DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Fractures — NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
| Employer | DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY | Report ID | 2019077046 |
| Address | 1968 Gilbert Street, NORFOLK NAVAL STATION | City, State ZIP | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.94000, -76.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 12, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an employee was working in the warehouse on the second floor stowing material. The employee tripped while walking and fell to the floor. The employee sustained a fractured hip requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2019, a worker at DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY in NORFOLK, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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