Swissport USA, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Swissport USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2025043383 |
| Address | Southwest Florida International Airport, 11000 Terminal Access Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33901 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and soft tissue injuries | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Airport utility vehicle powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.53000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An airport employee was in a baggage room, loading bags onto a cart. Another baggage cart drove into the room and struck the employee, who suffered fractures to both legs and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2025, a worker at Swissport USA, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with airport utility vehicle powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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