Gate Gourmet, Inc.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Gate Gourmet, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032828 |
| Address | Terminal 3, O'Hare International Airport, Gate K16 | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Airport runways | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722320 | Inspection # | 1391998 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 18, 2019, an employee fell from an airplane catering truck to the ground over 10 feet below. He suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and an injured right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2019, a worker at Gate Gourmet, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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