CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
American Airlines, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at American Airlines, Inc., 10000 West Balmoral Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60666 on — Fractures , affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
Employee 1 was driving a bag tractor that was pulling two carts. After disconnecting one cart, employee 1 made a left turn toward the belt loader. Employee 2 was walking past and was struck and run over by the bag tractor. Employee 2 sustained multiple fractures to their shoulder, ribs, and legs.
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