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American Airlines, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at American Airlines, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer American Airlines, Inc. Report ID 2019077693
Address 2100 NW 42nd Avenue City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126
Event Date July 28, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.79000, -80.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was checking an unsecured tow bar connected to a push-out tractor and an aircraft when the tow bar fell onto his right big toe, causing a fracture that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 28, 2019, a worker at American Airlines, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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