American Airlines
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 20191112137 |
| Address | DFW Airport C Bagroom, 2400 Aviation Dr. | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Suitcases, baggage, luggage | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a bag off a belt in the bag room. The employee fell to the ground due to the weight of the bag and sustained a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2019, a worker at American Airlines in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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