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Dnata Ground Handler

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — JAMAICA, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dnata Ground Handler in JAMAICA, NEW YORK
Employer Dnata Ground Handler Report ID 2020076382
Address JFK Airport Building 84 City, State ZIP JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430
Event Date July 9, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle-powered
Industry (NAICS) 481112 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.65000, -73.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee was driving a tug with a load into a warehouse. While the employee was trying to disconnect the dolly from the tow tractor hitch, the dolly brake tongue swung and struck his left knee. He suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On July 9, 2020, a worker at Dnata Ground Handler in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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