AMERICAN AIRLINES
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | AMERICAN AIRLINES | Report ID | 2019065923 |
| Address | DFW Airport - American Airlines, 2400 Aviation Dr. | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Suitcases, baggage, luggage |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading bags when multiple bags fell and struck the employee's left knee, resulting in a possible infection to the knee joint.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at AMERICAN AIRLINES in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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