AMERICAN AIRLINES

Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — DFW, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at AMERICAN AIRLINES in DFW, TEXAS
Employer AMERICAN AIRLINES Report ID 2015031558
Address DFW TERMINAL A, Gate 23 Ramp Level City, State ZIP DFW, TEXAS 75261
Event Date March 29, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c. Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 561499 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.78000, -96.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee was conducting maintenance on a jet bridge when a telescoping air duct pipe disconnected and fell. It struck the employee on the right shoulder, knocking him to the ground.

Incident Summary

On March 29, 2015, a worker at AMERICAN AIRLINES in DFW, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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