SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | Report ID | 2019087930 |
| Address | Orlando International Airport, 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.57000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell to the ground from a 5-foot ladder, suffering head trauma.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2019, a worker at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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