United Airlines
Pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller — Amputations — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | United Airlines | Report ID | 20211110155 |
| Address | International Way | City, State ZIP | NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101 |
| Event Date | November 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller | Source of Injury | Airplane-jet or turbine engine |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | 1565508 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.73000, -74.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Six employees were helping a large jet airplane back out of a hangar. The airplane's main tire ran over an employee's right foot, which was amputated.
Incident Summary
On November 24, 2021, a worker at United Airlines in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY suffered amputations to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller, with airplane-jet or turbine engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2 severe injury reports involving "Pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller" incidents in our database. Browse all Pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller injuries.
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