Swissport USA Inc.

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Dislocation of joints — JAMAICA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Swissport USA Inc. in JAMAICA, NEW YORK
Employer Swissport USA Inc. Report ID 2016109357
Address Building 151 City, State ZIP JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430
Event Date October 4, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Dislocation of joints Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 488119 Inspection # 1185358
GPS Coordinates 40.65000, -73.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee fell to a lower level while securing cargo containers on a 14-wheel flatbed truck, dislocating a shoulder.

Incident Summary

On October 4, 2016, a worker at Swissport USA Inc. in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered dislocation of joints to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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