United Continental Holdings, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United Continental Holdings, Inc. | Report ID | 2018021970 |
| Address | Newark Liberty Airport, Terminal C | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -74.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking backward toward a jet bridge as it moved in his direction. The jet bridge and the tire then rolled on top of his left foot, fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2018, a worker at United Continental Holdings, Inc. in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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