OSHA Injury Report: Delta Air Lines - PHX

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Inflight Service

What happened

EE sustained a lower back strain injury while setting up for cabin service. EE was working in the aft galley in the aisle position and began to move the beverage cart out of the galley and in to the aisle shortly after sterile cockpit per service standards. As EE rotated the cart out of the galley and into the aisle the aircraft was still in its climb phase. The angle of the climb made the cart difficult to maneuver and during the turning motion EE felt a sharp strain in lower back. The pain continued throughout the flight and worsened with any twisting turning bending or lifting. Each movement caused sharp pain and pressure in lower back making it difficult to perform normal inflight duties.

Injury or illness

Strained Muscle Body Part Back Lower

Object or substance involved

Cart - Inflight Service

Summary line

Strained Muscle Body Part Bi-Lateral Back Lower IFS - Pulling Pushing IFS - Cart

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.