Mesa Airlines
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Mesa Airlines | Report ID | 2021098309 |
| Address | 2800 N Terminal Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.98000, -95.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
As an employee was inspecting a plane, he fell 7 feet from a step stand. He was found unconscious and bleeding from his head.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2021, a worker at Mesa Airlines in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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