Northrop Grumman Corporation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Report ID | 2022032442 |
| Address | 3520 E Ave M, Plant 42 building 307 | City, State ZIP | PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA 93550 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps-indoors |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.64000, -118.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from an industrial stairway, landing on the floor about 4 feet below. He suffered a concussion and head laceration, a broken finger on the left hand, and contusions to the right shoulder, right-side ribs, and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2022, a worker at Northrop Grumman Corporation in PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with stairs, steps-indoors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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