United Airlines- George Bush Intercontinental

Slip, trip, stumble on same level without fall — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — HOUSTON, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Airlines- George Bush Intercontinental in HOUSTON, TEXAS
Employer United Airlines- George Bush Intercontinental Report ID 20241211574
Address 3500 N. Terminal Rd. City, State ZIP HOUSTON, TEXAS 77032
Event Date December 14, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Slip, trip, stumble on same level without fall Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle powered
Secondary Source Eye glasses, sunglasses
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 29.98000, -95.33000

Incident Narrative

While loading the rear cargo pit on the container loader, an employee lost his footing and his face struck the hinge of the cargo door. He was wearing glasses and the lens broke, causing a laceration to his right eye.

Incident Summary

On December 14, 2024, a worker at United Airlines- George Bush Intercontinental in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the eye(s). The incident was classified as slip, trip, stumble on same level without fall, with airport utility vehicle powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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