DELTA AIRLINES

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at DELTA AIRLINES in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Employer DELTA AIRLINES Report ID 2016021484
Address 8700 Spine Road, Ramp Level Gate A-25 City, State ZIP ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320
Event Date February 17, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Airport utility vehicle-powered
Industry (NAICS) 481111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.63000, -84.43000

Incident Narrative

An employee was checking the fluid levels on a tug and amputated the left index fingertip when the hood of the tug slammed down on his left hand.

Incident Summary

On February 17, 2016, a worker at DELTA AIRLINES in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with airport utility vehicle-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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