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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221428840

UNITED AIRLINES

Event
Engine, Fence, Hand, Ind Trk Operator, Pinned, Traumatic
NAICS
481112
Inspection type
Accident-driven
Activity number
#345654909
Employer profile
UNITED AIRLINES
Summary number
221428840
Report ID
0950613

Event description

Employee injures hand when pinned between engine mover and f

Investigation abstract

At 10:24 a.m. on October 19, 2020, an employee, an airplane mechanic, was operating a RICO Walkie Steering Engine Mover Model R-LT-DD, Serial # R-14480, FE 0157. The employee was about to align n engine stand beneath an airplane engine, weighing 800 lbs., hanging above ground. While navigating the Engine Mover, the employee backed himself into the chain-link fence. While attempting to maneuver the equipment, the control lever jerked up and towards the chain-linked fence. The employee's right hand was pinned and imbedded deep into the chain-link fence. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of traumatic injuries to his hand.

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 60 M

    Event type
    2
    Occupation code
    515

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