Swissport USA, Inc.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Swissport USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054635 |
| Address | 4200 South Cargo Drive | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30337 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.62000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking inside the warehouse when he tripped and fell over a box that was sitting on the floor. During the fall, his head hit a wall, fracturing his neck, bumping his eye brow, and cutting his nose.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2017, a worker at Swissport USA, Inc. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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