AMERICAN AIRLINES
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | AMERICAN AIRLINES | Report ID | 20191111663 |
| Address | MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33122 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.83000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying a garbage can while standing on a ladder/stand. He fell to the ground, hit his head, and lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2019, a worker at AMERICAN AIRLINES in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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