Letterkenny Munition Center
Other fall to lower level unspecified — Fractures — CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Letterkenny Munition Center | Report ID | 2024032396 |
| Address | 1 Overcash Ave | City, State ZIP | CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet) excluding toes |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps |
| Secondary Source | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -77.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while carrying an empty box down a flight of stairs. The employee landed on the ground and suffered a broken right heel.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2024, a worker at Letterkenny Munition Center in CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet) excluding toes. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level unspecified, with stairs, steps identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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