CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
United Airlines, Inc.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United Airlines, Inc., 10000 W. O'Hare Ave., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was driving an electric cargo tractor back to his station. The tractor was pulling an empty luggage cart. While taking a sharp right turn, the employee was ejected from the tractor and sustained a fracture to the lower left leg.
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