Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
| Employer | Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC | Report ID | 2023065631 |
| Address | 1717 Tidewater Road, Port of Anchorage | City, State ZIP | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99501 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Nonclassifiable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | 1681347 |
| GPS Coordinates | 61.23000, -149.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 25, 2023, an employee was standing on the top rail of a guarded catwalk (3-4 feet) while reaching for a cable to connect to a ship. The employee lost his balance and fell, resulting in a collapsed lung, 3 broken ribs, and a right shoulder injury.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2023, a worker at Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC in ANCHORAGE, ALASKA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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