Southwest Airlines Co.
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Southwest Airlines Co. | Report ID | 20191111619 |
| Address | 8400 PENA BLVD | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Suitcases, baggage, luggage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.84000, -104.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee assisting customers at the self check-in kiosks tripped over a customer's bag. The employee fell to the floor and was hospitalized with a fractured hip.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2019, a worker at Southwest Airlines Co. in DENVER, COLORADO suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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