American Airlines
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — TULSA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 2016042795 |
| Address | 3900 N. Mingo Rd. | City, State ZIP | TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74116 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.20000, -95.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to lower an aircraft hose hoist when he tripped on a cart tongue that connects two engine cowling carts. He fractured his right elbow in two places.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2016, a worker at American Airlines in TULSA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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