Swissport USA, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Swissport USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2019010427 |
| Address | 19175 Lee Rd. Bldg 1, Ste 350 | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77338 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.99000, -95.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading unit load device containers from an aircraft. He was pulling a pallet when his foot became stuck. The pallet then rolled over his left foot, causing pain, swelling, and bleeding to his toes. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2019, a worker at Swissport USA, Inc. in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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