Lockheed Martin
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lockheed Martin | Report ID | 2021010371 |
| Address | Hurlburt Field Air force Base, Corrosive Hanger | City, State ZIP | HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA 32544 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Posts, bollards, moorings | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.42000, -86.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding an airplane into a hangar when he tripped on a 4x4 post and fell onto a metal pallet, resulting in seven cracked ribs and internal bleeding on his left side. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2021, a worker at Lockheed Martin in HURLBURT FIELD, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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