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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016043158 · 4/15/2016 · Honeywell Fort Benning, GA

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet
Source
Tank
Secondary source
High winds, gusts, turbulence

Employer

Name
Honeywell Fort Benning, GA
Location
Building 4203 Old Cussetta Road, FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, 31905
NAICS
811198
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting a newly delivered military tank. The wind caught the hatch as it was being opened and caused the employee to fall approximately 11 feet from the top of the tank to the ground below. The employee suffered a broken rib and head lacerations.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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