Delta Airlines
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Fractures — 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.
Context
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