Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315775031 - Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
3176 Porter Dr., B/252
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Mailing Address:
1111 Lockheed Martine Way, B/157, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 541710/ Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102792371 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 21, 2012, Employee #1, an Engineer, was accessing a roof using a fixed aluminum, handrail ladder. Employee #1 was checking the roof to pin point a good vantage point to view the space shuttle Endeavor on its scheduled flyover to the Bay Area. The employee closed the roof hatch, closing the right roof hatch first, and then closed the left hatch using his left hand locking the latch with his right hand. Employee was descending when he lost his balance fell to the floor. A coworker called for Emergency Medical Service, and Employee #1 was taken to Stanford Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment of multiple fractures. Employee #1 was hospitalized over 24 hours.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, ROOF HOOK, LADDER, DESCENDING, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315775031 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical and electronic engineers |
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