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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104597687 - Northwest Airlines, Inc. (Central Baggage Service)
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Northwest Airlines, Inc. (Central Baggage Service)
5101 Northwest Dr, Dept D5260
St. Paul, MN 55111
Mailing Address:
5101 Northwest Dr, P.O. Box 11139, St. Paul, MN 55111
Union Status: Union
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360760805 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was driving a ramp tug in the aircraft parking and service area of a major airport. He was traveling from the terminal baggage claim area toward the same gate as an aircraft-moving vehicle that had just pushed an plane out from a gate. The ramp tug struck the aircraft-moving vehicle near its right the front wheel, at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The collision threw Employee #1 forward and off the tug's left side. He fell between the vehicles as they slid together, injuring his lower left leg. The ramp area was an open concrete surface with no obstructions. The weather was dry and clear.
Keywords: EJECTED, VEHICLE, AIRPORT, WORK RULES, DRIVER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, COLLISION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104597687 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |