Duncan Aviation
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Duncan Aviation | Report ID | 2024098575 |
| Address | Little Rock Airport, 1 Airport Rd | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72202 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Aircraft unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.72000, -92.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing ground tests on an aircraft engine to check for leaks on an exhaust fan. He noticed oil on the alternator surface. He wiped off the oil with a shop rag and his finger contacted the exhaust fan. He sustained a laceration/avulsion to the right index finger leading to partial amputation and surgery.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2024, a worker at Duncan Aviation in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with aircraft unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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