Northrup Grumman
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Northrup Grumman | Report ID | 2022043293 |
| Address | Plant 42, Bldg 401, F35 line call center J350. | City, State ZIP | PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA 93550 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.40000, -118.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking around an aircraft fuselage (not a complete aircraft) when they tripped over a T-pin lanyard and fell onto the fuselage stand. The employee sustained a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2022, a worker at Northrup Grumman in PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the hip(s). 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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