United Airlines
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | United Airlines | Report ID | 2023010596 |
| Address | 27300 East 98th Avenue | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.87000, -104.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was descending a 5-foot ladder after changing an engine on an aircraft. The employee fell from the ladder and struck their head and shoulder on the concrete.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2023, a worker at United Airlines in DENVER, COLORADO suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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