American Airlines, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | American Airlines, Inc. | Report ID | 2024031992 |
| Address | 10000 West Balmoral Avenue | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 |
| Event Date | March 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | 1732814 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.97000, -87.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee 1 was driving a bag tractor that was pulling two carts. After disconnecting one cart, employee 1 made a left turn toward the belt loader. Employee 2 was walking past and was struck and run over by the bag tractor. Employee 2 sustained multiple fractures to their shoulder, ribs, and legs.
Incident Summary
On March 4, 2024, a worker at American Airlines, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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