American Airlines
Fall on same level unspecified — Fractures — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | American Airlines | Report ID | 2024054602 |
| Address | Dallas International Airport, (Gate B12) | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level unspecified | Source of Injury | Ramps, inclines |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking on a ramp. They lost their footing and fell to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with a broken right hip and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2024, a worker at American Airlines in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level unspecified, with ramps, inclines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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