ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
United Airlines
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United Airlines, 9809 Trade Port Dr, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827 on — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
On November 21, 2016, an employee was walking in the cabin of a plane in the aircraft interior repair shop when he stubbed his toe on a first class seat. His toe became infected with a suspected hairline fracture and required hospitalization on November 22, 2016.
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