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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2021097632 · 9/4/2021 · American Airlines

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Nonroadway collision with other vehicle, unspecified
Source
Airport utility vehicle-powered
Secondary source
Airport utility vehicle-powered

Employer

Name
American Airlines
Location
1 Skyview Drive, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, 76155
NAICS
481111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was driving an electric bag tug from one airport concourse to another. While turning right to enter a bag room area, the employee's tug collided with another tug. The employee suffered two broken ribs on the left side; a lacerated spleen (with internal bleeding); and contusions and abrasions to the left side of the head, forehead, left knee, and left arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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