SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI·2021-08-07

Southwest Airlines

Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker · Amputations

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Southwest Airlines, 10701 Lambert International Boulevard, SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63145 on 2021-08-07, Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).

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Final narrative

An employee was pulling and guiding a baggage cart. As he tried to attach the cart to a tug hitch, his fingertip was caught by the cart tongue and hitch. The fingertip was amputated.

Amputation Fingertip(s) Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

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