System Studies & Simulation, Inc.
Struck by powered vehicle tipping over-nontransport — Fractures — FORT DRUM, NEW YORK
| Employer | System Studies & Simulation, Inc. | Report ID | 2021054229 |
| Address | Fort Drum Training Area | City, State ZIP | FORT DRUM, NEW YORK 13602 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by powered vehicle tipping over-nontransport | Source of Injury | Helicopter |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.03000, -75.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing an inoperable AH-64 Apache Helicopter for tractor-trailer removal from the training area. During the process, the helicopter rolled on its side and caught the employee's left leg underneath it resulting in a fractured tibia, fibula, and ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2021, a worker at System Studies & Simulation, Inc. in FORT DRUM, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by powered vehicle tipping over-nontransport, with helicopter identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 19 severe injury reports involving "Struck by powered vehicle tipping over-nontransport" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by powered vehicle tipping over-nontransport injuries.
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