Dnata Aviation USA, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — JAMAICA, NEW YORK

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. in JAMAICA, NEW YORK
Employer Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. Report ID 2018088869
Address JFK Airport Terminal 1 City, State ZIP JAMAICA, NEW YORK 11430
Event Date August 28, 2018 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 484110 Inspection # 1344052
GPS Coordinates 40.64000, -73.79000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to connect two baggage carts. The connecting bar amputated the employee's right ring finger.

Incident Summary

On August 28, 2018, a worker at Dnata Aviation USA, Inc. in JAMAICA, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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