Delta Air Lines
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Delta Air Lines | Report ID | 2020109763 |
| Address | 1020 Delta Blvd | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354 |
| Event Date | October 14, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in front of a set of towed aircraft stairs, guiding a tow car back. The tow car backed into the employee, and his left leg was caught against the tow stairs hitch. He suffered broken bones and a damaged artery in the leg.
Incident Summary
On October 14, 2020, a worker at Delta Air Lines in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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