JAMAICA, NEW YORK—
Delta Air Lines Inc
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Delta Air Lines Inc, Terminal 4, Domestic Claim Belt 10, JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s).
Final narrative
An employee was sitting in a chair near the baggage conveyor belt. At the same time, a tug that was towing three baggage carts was making a turn around the baggage belt. During this turn, the last cart struck a concrete bollard and overturned. The overturned cart struck the employee, who suffered a broken ankle.
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