OSHA Injury Report: Delta Air Lines - RDU

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Bag Handling

What happened

While offloading [REDACTED] [REDACTED] EE picked up a heavy bag off belt and attempted to load bag on top cart. While loading the bag EE caught their left middle finger on the metal cart divider. EE experienced immediate pain and told agent standing near by of the injury. EE continued to work the flight but at the end of their shift was not able to advise leadership as they were gone for the day. The following day after reporting to work EE advised OSM on duty regarding the injury. OSM contacted VAT and VAT recommended EE ice and buddy up the finger while working. EE took VATs advice and continued to work. On [REDACTED] EE reported to OSM their middle finger was still hurting and not feeling better. VAT was contacted and VAT recommendations were EE to be seen by a physician.

Injury or illness

Sprained Joints Body Parts Finger Middle

Object or substance involved

Cart - Baggage Luggage

Summary line

Sprained Joints Body Parts Left Finger Middle Caught In On Between Cart - Baggage Luggage

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.