Southwest Airlines Co.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Southwest Airlines Co. | Report ID | 2021098276 |
| Address | 1340 N. Outer Loop Road | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30337 |
| Event Date | September 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Tires, except bike |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.64000, -84.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just removed an aircraft tire and was walking it to the tire rack. Another employee tossed the employee a tool, which caused the employee to drop the tire. The tire landed on the employee's right leg, breaking the fibula and tibia.
Incident Summary
On September 25, 2021, a worker at Southwest Airlines Co. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with tires, except bike identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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