OSHA Injury Report: Delta Air Lines - ATL Technical Operations

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Staging Conveyances

What happened

While performing duties in the yard involving the movement of aircraft parts an employee from International Shipping requested assistance from the Employee (EE). The EE was instructed to reposition a side loader cart that was obstructing access to a crate. During the repositioning attempt the EE grasped the carts handle and applied force to move it. During this action the EE lost grip on the handle stumbled backward and subsequently lost balance. To prevent a fall the EE extended both arms backward to brace themselves. Immediately thereafter the EE reported experiencing acute pain in the wrist and forearm area. Another employee promptly entered the facility to obtain assistance. The EE was then taken to TOHC Fx Rx lost time

Injury or illness

Fractured Body Part Wrist

Object or substance involved

Non Motorized Equip

Summary line

Fractured Body Part Bi-Lateral Wrist Slip Trip Fall - Same Level Non Motorized Equip

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.