SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. Report ID 2025065358
Address 6000 N TERMINAL PKWY City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320
Event Date June 5, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and soft tissue injuries Body Part Upper and lower extremities n.e.c.
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 33.65000, -84.42000

Incident Narrative

On June 5, 2025, an employee was walking between baggage carts attached to a tug when the tug began driving forward. The employee was dragged for a short distance and sustained a dislocated shoulder, a displaced fracture to his arm, and a fractured knee with a shattered kneecap.

Incident Summary

On June 5, 2025, a worker at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered fractures and soft tissue injuries to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. 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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