Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Fall on same level, n.e.c. - Intracranial injuries, unspecified - MIAMI, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida
Employer Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
Address 1951 NW 68 Avenue
City, State ZIP MIAMI, Florida 33126
Report ID 2020109997
Event Date October 20, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Intracranial injuries, unspecified
Body Part Brain
Event Type Fall on same level, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 488119
GPS Coordinates 25.79000, -80.30000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was on a ramp pulling on a cargo strap when the strap broke and the employee fell backward striking his head on the ground and causing a loss of consciousness.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2020, a worker at Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in MIAMI, Florida suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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