JBT Aerotech Airport Services
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | JBT Aerotech Airport Services | Report ID | 20191010716 |
| Address | 2800 North Terminal Road, Terminal A-18 | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Heel(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Step ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a potable water cabinet on a jet bridge from an A-frame ladder when the jet bridge moved and knocked the employee approximately 8 feet to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured left heel.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2019, a worker at JBT Aerotech Airport Services in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered fractures to the heel(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with step ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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