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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024065574 · 6/22/2024 · Xtreme Aviation LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Other finger(s) n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing
Source
Airplane powered fixed wing, unspecified
Secondary source
Fans, blowers wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation

Employer

Name
Xtreme Aviation LLC
Location
14900 NW 42nd Ave, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, 33054
NAICS
488119
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was disassembling the avionics equipment cooling ducting to gain access for a repair. After removing the equipment, the fan motor became energized and suction caused the employee's left hand to contact the fan blades. The employee sustained severe lacerations to their index and middle fingers, as well as their thumb (all at or above the last knuckle). Two fingers were medically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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