Swissport USA, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Swissport USA, Inc. | Report ID | 20181112128 |
| Address | Gate A 17, 2800 North Terminal Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | November 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -95.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading baggage with a belt loader from an aircraft when the employee's scarf became tangled in the belt loader and pulled the employee into the opening between the belt and the guard. The employee suffered swelling and a fracture to the throat.
Incident Summary
On November 27, 2018, a worker at Swissport USA, Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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