American Airlines, Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — VANDALIA, OHIO
| Employer | American Airlines, Inc. | Report ID | 2020054706 |
| Address | 3600 Terminal Drive | City, State ZIP | VANDALIA, OHIO 45377 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Sand, gravel | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.89000, -84.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was going from the bag room to the main building when an overhead door started closing on her. She rushed to get through and slipped on the sandy floor, breaking her ankle.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2020, a worker at American Airlines, Inc. in VANDALIA, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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