Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Fall on same level n.e.c. — Fractures — PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | Report ID | 2024087686 |
| Address | Code 109, Building 74 | City, State ZIP | PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23709 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Constructed surface irregularity |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.81000, -76.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on uneven pavement, lost their balance, and fell. The employee was hospitalized with a broken knee and clavicle.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2024, a worker at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA suffered fractures to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level n.e.c., with constructed surface irregularity identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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