U.S. Dept of the Air Force
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Dept of the Air Force | Report ID | 20231110631 |
| Address | 96 TW/SE, 1001 N Second St. Suite 366 | City, State ZIP | EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA 32542 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 928110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.48000, -86.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a ladder to repair an alarm system when they fell from the ladder to the ground, resulting in a broken arm and pelvis.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2023, a worker at U.S. Dept of the Air Force in EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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