# Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions at Northrop Grumman Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2022032442` · 3/17/2022 · PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions
## Cause
- **Event:** Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet
- **Source:** Stairs, steps-indoors
- **Secondary source:** Floor, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Northrop Grumman Corporation
- **Location:** 3520 E Ave M, PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, 93550
- **NAICS:** 336411
- **Jurisdiction:** 0
## Narrative

An employee fell from an industrial stairway, landing on the floor about 4 feet below. He suffered a concussion and head laceration, a broken finger on the left hand, and contusions to the right shoulder, right-side ribs, and abdomen.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*