SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY | Report ID | 20191213193 |
| Address | 1340 N. Outer Loop Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Airplane-powered fixed wing, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.66000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from a plane door to the ground about 8 feet below, suffering broken ribs and lacerations to the head and face.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2019, a worker at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES COMPANY in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with airplane-powered fixed wing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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