US Customs and Border Protection
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | US Customs and Border Protection | Report ID | 2015097057 |
| Address | gate D37 | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | September 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Aircraft unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking a compartment beneath the undercarriage of an aircraft. While the employee was closing the access panel door, the door closed on and amputated the employee's fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 24, 2015, a worker at US Customs and Border Protection in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with aircraft unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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