DELTA AIR LINES, INC.
Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet — Fractures and dislocations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Report ID | 20231211053 |
| Address | 6000 N Terminal Pkwy | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and dislocations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle-powered |
| Secondary Source | Airport runways | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 11, 2023, an employee was on an elevated platform, loading cargo containers onto an aircraft. As he was trying to adjust the platform and/or move bags, he lost his balance and fell from the platform to the ground 10-12 feet below. He suffered broken ribs, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2023, a worker at DELTA AIR LINES, INC. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures and dislocations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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