GE Aviation
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | GE Aviation | Report ID | 20201110534 |
| Address | 1000 Western Ave | City, State ZIP | LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01910 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Chairs | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336412 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -70.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing the bell mouth when he attempted to use his foot to move a rolling mechanic's chair out of his way. The employee's foot got caught in the vertical uprights of the chair causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. The employee sustained a left leg fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2020, a worker at GE Aviation in LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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