Delta Air Lines
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Delta Air Lines | Report ID | 2018065526 |
| Address | Delta Air Lines, 6000 Nor Terminal Parkway | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Parking lot-paved | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | 1369401 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -84.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a belt loader and caught himself with his hand. He fractured his right wrist and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2018, a worker at Delta Air Lines in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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