Allegiant Air
Fall on same level due to slip or trip — Fractures — PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Allegiant Air | Report ID | 2025077087 |
| Address | 28000 A-1, Airport Rd | City, State ZIP | PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33982 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip joint(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slip or trip | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Bags, sacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.91000, -81.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the airport tarmac preparing flights for takeoff and arrival during an excessive heat advisory. He began experiencing heat-related illness symptoms and went to take a break at baggage claim. While the employee was walking to that area, he tripped over a passenger's bag and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2025, a worker at Allegiant Air in PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hip joint(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slip or trip, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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