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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20231211675 · 12/27/2023 · Southwest Airlines Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Airport utility vehicle-powered
Secondary source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Southwest Airlines Co.
Location
7800 Airport Blvd, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77061
NAICS
481111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A ramp agent was connecting two baggage carts together. His right hand was caught between the tongue of one cart and the receiver of the other cart resulting in a middle fingertip amputation. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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