SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | Report ID | 2015118866 |
| Address | 2702 LOVE FIELD DRIVE | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75235 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -96.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee lost their footing and fell in the jet way while boarding the aircraft. The employee scraped both elbows and knees and broke their right kneecap, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2015, a worker at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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