Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2020109997 |
| Address | 1951 NW 68 Avenue | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.79000, -80.30000 | ||
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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