Indian mechanic crushed to death by airplane equipment at Chicago airport

A 36-year old Indian man working at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport died after being crushed by airplane equipment, reported PTI.

Jijo George died of multiple injuries after being crushed by an “aircraft drivable pushback apparatus” at a hangar at the airport, according to autopsy results released on Monday by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

George, who had moved to Chicago from Pathanapuram, Kerala, worked as a maintenance mechanic for Envoy air. 

The Chicago police said they were called about 2 pm to the airport for a man unresponsive under the vehicle, reported PTI.

He was taken to Resurrection Medical Center, where he died at 3:50 pm, authorities said. The autopsy ruled his death an accident, a report in the Chicago Sun Times said.

An online fundraiser has been started to raise funds for George’s family. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death. 

He is survived by his 8-months pregnant wife, a young child and his parents. According to media reports, George’s father Kunjumon and mother Mony were also staying with him in Chicago.