Smiths Detection
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures and dislocations — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | Smiths Detection | Report ID | 2023098902 |
| Address | 2400 Aviation Drive | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334290 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.89000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 26, 2023, an employee was performing maintenance on an X-ray detection machine at an airport. While the employee was descending from a conveyance system to a three-step ladder, they fell to the ground, resulting in a compound fracture and a dislocated left ankle.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2023, a worker at Smiths Detection in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures and dislocations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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