United Airlines
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | United Airlines | Report ID | 2018010841 |
| Address | 27150 E 75th Ave | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -104.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was re-mounting a conveyor rear lift cylinder when the conveyor became over centered and pinned him between the cylinder and rear mount, breaking and lacerating his right arm.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2018, a worker at United Airlines in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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