United Airlines- George Bush Intercontinental
Slip, trip, stumble on same level without fall — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — 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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