A 23-year-old aircraft mechanic has died after being seriously injured while working at Heathrow Airport back in June. The man, George Buxton, died on July 7. News reports say a criminal investigation is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police. The police are working with Heathrow’s health and safety executive.
The incident happened during a routine maintenance check at London’s Heathrow Airport. Buston was working on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft inside an airport hangar.
According to the report, the incident occurred when he was conducting checks on the aircraft. Buxton suffered severe facial and head injuries due to an incident involving heavy equipment. He died in hospital on 7 July.
“He took a trauma to the face causing him complex and tragically fatal injuries,” said Lydia Brown, senior coroner. “He did undergo various surgeries in hospital but these were not able to save life.” The forensic post-mortem report said he suffered a “traumatic brain injury – a craniofacial trauma.
In a statement released this week, a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said, “We are heartbroken to confirm that a much-loved member of our engineering team has passed away. Our thoughts are firmly with Georgie’s family, loved ones, friends and colleagues at this incredibly sad and challenging time. Georgie’s family has asked for privacy at this very difficult time.”A 23-year-old aircraft mechanic has died after being seriously injured while working at Heathrow Airport back in June. The man, George Buxton, died on July 7. News reports say a criminal investigation is being conducted by the Metropolitan Police. The police are working with Heathrow’s health and safety executive.
The incident happened during a routine maintenance check at London’s Heathrow Airport. Buston was working on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft inside an airport hangar.
According to the report, the incident occurred when he was conducting checks on the aircraft. Buxton suffered severe facial and head injuries due to an incident involving heavy equipment. He died in hospital on 7 July.
“He took a trauma to the face causing him complex and tragically fatal injuries,” said Lydia Brown, senior coroner. “He did undergo various surgeries in hospital but these were not able to save life.” The forensic post-mortem report said he suffered a “traumatic brain injury – a craniofacial trauma.
In a statement released this week, a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said, “We are heartbroken to confirm that a much-loved member of our engineering team has passed away. Our thoughts are firmly with Georgie’s family, loved ones, friends and colleagues at this incredibly sad and challenging time. Georgie’s family has asked for privacy at this very difficult time.”