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Amputations

1 amputation · 2022065432 · 6/22/2022 · American Airlines Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Airport utility vehicle-powered

Employer

Name
American Airlines Inc.
Location
LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, EAST ELMHURST, NEW YORK, 11371
NAICS
481111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was connecting a cart to a tractor when the latch got stuck and the tongue fell forward, crushing the employee's left middle finger, which resulted in a fingertip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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