Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Crushing injuries — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest | Report ID | 2023021409 |
| Address | Building 3579, parking lot | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92136 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Explosives, blasting agents, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.68000, -117.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking to his vehicle when he noticed an ordnance device laying on top of an orange K-rail barricade in the parking lot. He went to move the device to the ground and it fell on his right foot, crushing and lacerating his foot and toe.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2023, a worker at Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered crushing injuries to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with explosives, blasting agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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