Gama Aviation
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — BOZEMAN, MONTANA
| Employer | Gama Aviation | Report ID | 20211211096 |
| Address | Bozeman Jet Aviation Ramp, Bozeman Airport | City, State ZIP | BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59715 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Ice, sleet, snow | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336413 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.65000, -110.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a bag across a ramp and slipped on the ice. He twisted his leg, resulting in a broken fibula and tibia. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2021, a worker at Gama Aviation in BOZEMAN, MONTANA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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