United Airlines, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Crushing injuries — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | United Airlines, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098211 |
| Address | De-icing Pad by Hangers, O'Hare International Airport | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.77000, -87.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the back of catering trucks to check food seals before the food was loaded onto planes. The employee was between two trucks when the truck in front reversed, crushing the employee's legs between the two trucks.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2023, a worker at United Airlines, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered crushing injuries to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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