AMERICAN AIRLINES
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — 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.
Context
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