Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 750 West Berkely Ave, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23523
on — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on July 2, 2019, an employee was walking on a ship cableway located on the port side of the space en route to the port forward corner of the space when he tripped on the cableway and fell. As he fell, his calf impacted and was impaled by a U-channel bracket that was holding up the raceway. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Floor, unspecified
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