Dnata Ground Handler
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — JAMAICA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Dnata Ground Handler | Report ID | 2020076487 |
| Address | JFK International Airport, Terminal 8 Gate 6 | City, State ZIP | JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 |
| Event Date | July 11, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a flight out of the gate. While disconnecting the tow bar, the bar dropped onto the employee's left foot. The employee sustained a partial amputation of the second toe and a fractured big toe on the left foot.
Incident Summary
On July 11, 2020, a worker at Dnata Ground Handler in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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