Category Archives: Airline Employee
Most Common Injuries Affecting Airline Ground Crews
Airline ground crews perform some of the most dangerous work in the country, including at airports in Maryland. There are many different types of jobs that can fit into the broader classification of “ground crew,” and some are more hazardous than others. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cites a range of work performed by… Read More »
Common Workplace Injury Risks for Baggage Handlers
Baggage handlers at airports have jobs that require a wide range of hazardous tasks, and they frequently sustain injuries on the job. Some of these injuries result from repetitive movements or as a result of overexertion, while other types of injuries are traumatic and occur almost instantaneously in serious accidents. Many of these injuries… Read More »
Understanding Tarmac Worker Injuries
Airlines and airports must employ a wide range of workers in order to function properly, from employees who perform jobs on the ground at airports to those who are tasked with duties onboard an aircraft, including flight attendants and pilots. While all of these jobs come with certain risks and can result in workplace… Read More »
What Types of Airline Industry Workers Are Most Likely to Sustain Job-Related Injuries?
For most people around airport workers and airline employees, the risks of these types of jobs are not always obvious. To be sure, employees at airports who primarily perform their jobs on tarmacs are not seen by the general public at the airport to take a flight or to drop off or pick up… Read More »
NTSB Investigating Airport Accident That Killed Airline Employee
An unfortunate tragedy claimed the life of an American Airlines employee on New Year’s Eve, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to investigate the causes and contributing factors. An ABC News article dated January 3, 2023 described the accident at an airport in Montgomery, AL, in which a member of the ground… Read More »
