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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1221776.015 - American Airlines
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
American Airlines
400 World Way West
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
400 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488119/Other Airport Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1193157 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on March 18, 2017, an employee was working for a firm engaged in airport operations. He was preparing to enter the cargo area of a 737 to turn off the oxygen (O2). The employee approached the aircraft on a cart used in airport ramp operations. As he was exiting the cart, his foot slipped onto the gas petal. The cart accelerated forward into the aircraft. The employee sustained fractures in three ribs and his sternum. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Accelerator Pedal, Aircraft, Airport, Caught Between, Chest, Fracture, Ind Trk Operator, Industrial Truck, Rib, Slip, Slippery Surface, Struck Against
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1221776.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Aircraft mechanics, excluding engine |