FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST | Report ID | 2021064654 |
| Address | PO Box 357058, Building 0317 | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92135 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.69000, -117.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down a flight of stairs, sliding down them on his back. His head struck the first step and his back hit the next step. The employee was hospitalized for head and back contusions.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2021, a worker at FLEET READINESS COMMAND SOUTHWEST in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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