Skywest Airlines
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — ASPEN, COLORADO
| Employer | Skywest Airlines | Report ID | 2023109241 |
| Address | 233 East Airport Road | City, State ZIP | ASPEN, COLORADO 81611 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Elbow(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.21000, -106.86000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was setting up for ground equipment to be towed when they were struck by a tug vehicle and knocked to the ground. The employee sustained a broken elbow.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2023, a worker at Skywest Airlines in ASPEN, COLORADO suffered fractures to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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