DFW Airport Terminal C
Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | DFW Airport Terminal C | Report ID | 2019065929 |
| Address | 2400 Aviation Dr. | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Airport utility vehicle-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in an airplane's aft cargo section. A tug struck the belt loader and pushed it into the belly of the aircraft, where it scraped the employee's feet (causing swelling) and broke the employee's legs above the ankles.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2019, a worker at DFW Airport Terminal C in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle propelled by another vehicle in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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