American Airlines
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 2017065411 |
| Address | Terminal 8 JFK Airport, Inbound baggage room | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 |
| Event Date | June 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.64000, -73.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to cross over a baggage belt when the belt started to move, causing him to lose his balance. He fell and his foot was caught between the drive motor and pulley guard, fracturing his right ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 13, 2017, a worker at American Airlines in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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