BAE Systems Ordinance Systems Inc.

Other jump to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — KINGSPORT, Tennessee

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BAE Systems Ordinance Systems Inc. in KINGSPORT, Tennessee
Employer BAE Systems Ordinance Systems Inc.
Address 4511 W. Stone Dr.
City, State ZIP KINGSPORT, Tennessee 37660
Report ID 2020032557
Event Date March 18, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Other jump to lower level, unspecified
Source of Injury Ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 325920
GPS Coordinates 36.55082, -82.63582

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Incident Narrative

An employee jumped to the ground from the third rung of a ladder and broke their lower right leg.

Incident Summary

On March 18, 2020, a worker at BAE Systems Ordinance Systems Inc. in KINGSPORT, Tennessee suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as other jump to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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