Incident Details
As an aircraft came to a stop on Concourse 'C' to deplane passengers, a ground employee walked behind the number two engine to chock the right main landing gear. While behind the engine, the jet exhaust thrust the employee approximately five feet, causing him to fall to the ground.
Injuries
The employee sustained a broken jaw, along with multiple bruises and lacerations.
Employee Background
The ground employee had been hired on June 9, 1989, just 17 days before the accident. According to training records, he had completed training in ramp safety procedures prior to the incident.