Delta Airlines

Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Fractures — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Delta Airlines in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer Delta Airlines Report ID 20241110691
Address 1030 Delta Boulevard City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30354
Event Date November 16, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. Source of Injury Conveyors belt, slot, chain
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.65000, -84.42000

Incident Narrative

On November 16, 2024, an employee was clearing items in the drive lane next to the conveyor belt near a gate when the conveyor struck the employee's right leg and they sustained a fractured right ankle. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On November 16, 2024, a worker at Delta Airlines in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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