Delta Airlines Inc
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Delta Airlines Inc | Report ID | 20231110820 |
| Address | 6000 N. Terminal Pkwy | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30320 |
| Event Date | November 26, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Airplane-jet or turbine engine |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 26, 2023, an employee was closing a door on an airplane when their left little finger was caught in the door frame, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 26, 2023, a worker at Delta Airlines Inc in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with airplane-jet or turbine engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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