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Airbus Americas, Inc.

Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — MOBILE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Airbus Americas, Inc. in MOBILE, ALABAMA
Employer Airbus Americas, Inc. Report ID 20161211600
Address 320 Airbus Way City, State ZIP MOBILE, ALABAMA 36615
Event Date December 13, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle-powered
Secondary Source Building, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 336411 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.76000, -88.08000

Incident Narrative

While operating ground support equipment, an employee attempted to activate the door control button of a hanger door. The equipment then collided with the hanger door, which caused the employee's left forearm to be caught between the two objects. The employee's left forearm was swollen and severely bruised, requiring surgery.

Incident Summary

On December 13, 2016, a worker at Airbus Americas, Inc. in MOBILE, ALABAMA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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