Lockheed Martin
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures and dislocations — EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Lockheed Martin | Report ID | 2023065693 |
| Address | 225 North Flightline Ave. | City, State ZIP | EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA 93524 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Airplane-jet or turbine engine |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.93000, -117.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 27, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., a pilot was returning after a test flight of an F-35 aircraft. After aircraft recovery, the pilot exited the aircraft via the integrally mounted aircraft access ladder. During his descent, he tripped on the third ladder step and fell approximately 6 feet, resulting in a dislocated left shoulder, a compound dislocation of the left elbow, and stable fractures of the left 7th and 8th ribs.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2023, a worker at Lockheed Martin in EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with airplane-jet or turbine engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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