United Airlines
Part of occupant s body caught between vehicle and other object in nonroadway transport incident — Fractures — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United Airlines | Report ID | 2017043580 |
| Address | Newark Liberty International Airport, 1 Terminal C EWRSY | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(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 | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -74.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a baggage tug when his lower left leg was caught and fractured between an upright pillar and the baggage tug.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2017, a worker at United Airlines in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the lower leg(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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