Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Fall on same level due to slipping - Fractures - MIAMI, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida
Employer Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
Address 6640 NW 22nd Street, B707 Ramp
City, State ZIP MIAMI, Florida 33122
Report ID 2020076672
Event Date July 16, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping
Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle-powered
Secondary Source Rain
Industry (NAICS) 488119
GPS Coordinates 25.79312, -80.30541

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Incident Narrative

An employee fell on a slippery belt loader that was wet due to rain and broke the right ankle.

Incident Summary

On July 16, 2020, a worker at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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