American Airlines
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 2016065285 |
| Address | Terminal D, Gate 22 Ramp | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | June 15, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unhooking a cart from a tug that contained three carts. The tug operator put the tug in reverse, pinning the employee between two carts. The employee suffered a collapsed lung, broken clavicle, and broken rib.
Incident Summary
On June 15, 2016, a worker at American Airlines in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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