Menzies Aviation
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Bruises, contusions — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Menzies Aviation | Report ID | 2018088987 |
| Address | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Confined spaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped backward into a fueling pit on the ground that was about 2 to 3 feet deep, suffering a hematoma to his left leg just above his knee.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2018, a worker at Menzies Aviation in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with confined spaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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