U.S. DEPT OF THE NAVY
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. DEPT OF THE NAVY | Report ID | 2023010873 |
| Address | 150 Hase Road | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32508 |
| Event Date | January 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Beds, mattresses |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | 1645697 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -87.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was scraping the walls and ceiling of a barracks room in preparation for paint. The employee fell from the footboard of a bed to the floor below, resulting in leg fractures.
Incident Summary
On January 27, 2023, a worker at U.S. DEPT OF THE NAVY in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with beds, mattresses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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