American Airlines
Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified — Myocardial infarction (heart attack) — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 2019044004 |
| Address | 2400 Aviation Dr., Terminal A | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified | Source of Injury | Suitcases, baggage, luggage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading baggage and suffered a heart attack.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2019, a worker at American Airlines in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered myocardial infarction (heart attack) to the body systems. The incident was classified as overexertion involving outside sources, unspecified, with suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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