United Airlines Inc.
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Airlines Inc. | Report ID | 2022010663 |
| Address | 10000 W O'Hare Ave | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.81000, -87.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a baggage tug in a tunnel in an airport terminal. The tug struck a concrete pillar, and the employee suffered a compound fracture below the left knee. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2022, a worker at United Airlines Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, unspecified, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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