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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2015064129 · 6/27/2015 · Textron Aviation

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Textron Aviation
Location
5800 E. Pawnee, WICHITA, KANSAS, 67218
NAICS
336411
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance employee was troubleshooting an automatic tool changer (ATC) on a lathe. The employee thought the ATC was stopped when he stuck his hand in to check the alignment. At that point, the ATC cycled, nipping the tip of his left 2nd finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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