U.S. Department of Defense/OC-ALC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | U.S. Department of Defense/OC-ALC | Report ID | 2022053785 |
| Address | 7447 S.E. 74th Street, Building 9001, 553rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron | City, State ZIP | TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA 73145 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Milling machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336411 | Inspection # | 1593209 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.39000, -97.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a manual end-milling machine, an employee's right hand was caught in the point of operation causing his right middle, ring, and little fingers to be amputated. Also, a tendon was severed in their right forearm. The machine was guarded at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2022, a worker at U.S. Department of Defense/OC-ALC in TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with milling machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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