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Cause of death revealed after worker dies on the job at Orlando International Airport

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Cause of death revealed after worker dies on the job at Orlando International Airport — ClickOrlando Local, Clermont Health news
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An autopsy report has finally been released after a Delta Air Lines staff member died while on the job at Orlando International Airport back in May.Months later, the Medical Examiner’s report shows the worker — identified as Daniel Maldonado, 49 — died from “multiple blunt impact injuries,” and his death was ruled an accident.While the report doesn’t specify the exact circumstances surrounding Maldonado’s death, it does mention details of the injuries he suffered.Head and neck injuries included:Abrasions and a laceration near the right earBleeding beneath the scalp and within/around the brain (including subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhages)A pontomedullary laceration (injury at the brainstem region)Torso injuries included:Extensive abrasions, bruising, and lacerationsSevere spinal trauma involving fractures of the T3–T5 vertebrae, with the spinal cord and aorta transected at T4Multiple displaced rib fracturesLacerations to internal organs including the lungs, liver, and spleenBlood in

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