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U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base

Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base in ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA
Employer U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base Report ID 20161010097
Address Building 1, Dock 1 City, State ZIP ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA 31098
Event Date October 27, 2016 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached Source of Injury Aircraft unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 928110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.59000, -83.59000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a fuel tank with a screwdriver when the hatch fell on his left ring finger amputating the fingertip and nail.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2016, a worker at U.S. Department of the Air Force - Robins Air Force Base in ROBINS A F B, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with aircraft unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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