SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures and soft tissue injuries — 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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