Inspection Detail

Inspection: 112023072 - Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office

Investigation Summary

Employee #1, of Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc., was working on confidential files while talking on the phone. Visitors kept going in and out of her office, so she got up to close the door to keep them out. While still holding the telephone receiver and trying to keep the receiver cord clear, she reached to close the door. In doing so, she tripped on something and fell backward onto the corner of a computer workstand. She fractured two ribs, which punctured a lung. She was hospitalized for her injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LUNG, OFFICE AREA, STRUCK AGAINST, TRIPPED, RIB, FALL, PUNCTURE