Lockheed Martin Corporation

Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — FORT WORTH, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lockheed Martin Corporation in FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Employer Lockheed Martin Corporation Report ID 2021109023
Address 1 Lockheed Boulevard City, State ZIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76108
Event Date October 20, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. Source of Injury Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Garage doors
Industry (NAICS) 336411 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.76000, -97.44000

Incident Narrative

A walking tug operator was helping move an aircraft from a test facility turntable. The handle on the tug struck him in the abdomen, pushed him backward into a large external overhead door, and pinned him against it. He suffered broken ribs, a liver laceration, and a broken back vertebra.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2021, a worker at Lockheed Martin Corporation in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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