GLOBAL AVIATION SERVICES USA, INC.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | GLOBAL AVIATION SERVICES USA, INC. | Report ID | 2019032537 |
| Address | Tampa International Airport, Gate 74 | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481211 | Inspection # | 1390441 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.97000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While closing up a cargo bin, an employee fell about 6 feet from a belt loader to the ground, suffering a head injury.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2019, a worker at GLOBAL AVIATION SERVICES USA, INC. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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