Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, 500 Gulfstream Road, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31408
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
On August 5, 2024, an employee was checking to see if a fan motor on an air pump was running. His right middle finger was drawn into the fan blade, which amputated the fingertip.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Pumps except oil well
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