# Fractures at Allegiant Air
> OSHA SIR `2025077087` · 7/21/2025 · PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hip joint(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slip or trip
- **Source:** Other constructed surface
- **Secondary source:** Bags, sacks
## Employer
- **Name:** Allegiant Air
- **Location:** 28000 A-1, Airport Rd, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, 33982
- **NAICS:** 561510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working on the airport tarmac preparing flights for takeoff and arrival during an excessive heat advisory. He began experiencing heat-related illness symptoms and went to take a break at baggage claim. While the employee was walking to that area, he tripped over a passenger's bag and fell to the floor, resulting in a hip fracture.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*