AMERICAN AIRLINES
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | AMERICAN AIRLINES | Report ID | 2015074784 |
| Address | JFK International Airport, Hangar 3 | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 |
| Event Date | July 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Ladders, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/17/15, an employee slipped on the bottom two steps while descending a ladder (billy jack stand). He used his right hand to catch his fall. He later experienced swelling on his right wrist and required surgery for a fractured wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 17, 2015, a worker at AMERICAN AIRLINES in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with ladders, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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