Waypoint Aviation
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Waypoint Aviation | Report ID | 20201110837 |
| Address | 4765 Airport Road | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45226 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cabinets, cases-display, storage |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.09000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to stop a metal storage cabinet, which was being blown by a gust of wind, from striking a fuel truck. The cabinet struck the employee and broke his arm.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2020, a worker at Waypoint Aviation in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cabinets, cases-display, storage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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