Aero-mark MRO, LLC

Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aero-mark MRO, LLC in FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Employer Aero-mark MRO, LLC Report ID 2019066118
Address 14560 Greeno Rd City, State ZIP FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA 36532
Event Date June 18, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary Source Handtools-powered, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 488190 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.43000, -87.88000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using new retraction tool to disassemble an air cycle machine unit. In the process of removing the retaining nut, the retraction tool's thread shaft adapter broke, causing a bubble or burst of hydraulic fluid to rupture at up to approximately 6,000 psi. The fluid cut/lacerated the employee's left hand between the middle and forefingers. He was hospitalized and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On June 18, 2019, a worker at Aero-mark MRO, LLC in FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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