Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221682578

UNITED AIRLINES, INC.

Event
Ascending, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Ladder, Lost Balance, Rib
NAICS
481111
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347617102
Employer profile
UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
Summary number
221682578
Report ID
0214200

Event description

Employee is killed in fall off ladder

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 p.m. on July 11, 2024, an employee was helping in the baggage room. The employee attempted to ascend the can loading equipment using an integrated ladder, when he lost his balance and fell backwards onto the ground. The employee fractured his ribs and was killed.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 54 M

    Event type
    5

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