United Airlines, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | United Airlines, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076086 |
| Address | 3500 North Terminal Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | July 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -95.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was directing and parking an incoming aircraft. While on headsets communicating with the cockpit, the employee walked backwards into a moving jet bridge. The jet bridge struck the employee's right ankle, breaking it and requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 7, 2016, a worker at United Airlines, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, 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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