FORT MYERS, FLORIDA—
Swissport USA, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area · Fractures and soft tissue injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Swissport USA, Inc., Southwest Florida International Airport, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33901 on — Fractures and soft tissue injuries, affecting the Knee(s) and leg(s).
Final narrative
An airport employee was in a baggage room, loading bags onto a cart. Another baggage cart drove into the room and struck the employee, who suffered fractures to both legs and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
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