NASA Langley Research Center
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
| Employer | NASA Langley Research Center | Report ID | 20231110183 |
| Address | 1 Langley Blvd | City, State ZIP | HAMPTON, VIRGINIA 23681 |
| Event Date | November 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Beams-unattached metal | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 927110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.08000, -76.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loosening a bolt when they lost their balance and tripped over a beam on the floor, falling to the concrete florr and suffering a broken femur. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 3, 2023, a worker at NASA Langley Research Center in HAMPTON, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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