United Airlines
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Fractures — AUSTIN, TEXAS
| Employer | United Airlines | Report ID | 2021087123 |
| Address | 3600 Presidential Blvd | City, State ZIP | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -97.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving an airport tug when it ran over chocks. The employee was ejected and the tug ran over his left lower leg, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2021, a worker at United Airlines in AUSTIN, TEXAS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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