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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022054164 · 5/12/2022 · American Airlines, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt
Secondary source
Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
American Airlines, Inc.
Location
2100 NW 42nd Avenue, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33126
NAICS
481111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a child's car seat strap which had become lodged in a conveyor belt when their right hand became caught in the conveyor. The ring finger was amputated to the knuckle and the middle finger was lacerated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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