INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS—
Textron Aviation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Textron Aviation, 14115 Russ Meyer Blvd, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS 67301 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
While using a hand held 1/4" drill the injured employee's glove became entangled in the rotary file bit resulting in the amputation of a fingertip.
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A maintenance employee was troubleshooting an automatic tool changer (ATC) on a lathe. The employee thought the ATC was stopped when he stuck his hand in to check the alignment. At that point, the ATC cycled, nipping the tip of his left 2nd finger.
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