Delta Airlines
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Delta Airlines | Report ID | 2019088960 |
| Address | 8700 Spine Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Suitcases, baggage, luggage |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading bags onto a luggage cart. A bag fell off a luggage slide and struck the employee in the head. The employee was hospitalized with a head injury.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2019, a worker at Delta Airlines in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with suitcases, baggage, luggage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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