American Airlines
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 20191112119 |
| Address | Terminal C, Gate 33 | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding in the passenger side of a buggy. The buggy turned and the employee was ejected, landing on the airport tarmac and suffering head trauma. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2019, a worker at American Airlines in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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