Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at American Airlines, 10900 LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL BLVD, BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 63044
on , Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss, affecting the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
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Final narrative
During installation of one of the wheel assemblies, the injured employee was working to align the brake disc to the wheel keyways. Another mechanic was applying pressure to the wheel in the install direction. When the alignment was achieved and the wheel slid on, the injured employee's left thumb was caught between the brake disc and the wheel keyway. Approximately inch of the thumb tip was severed, without bone loss.
AmputationFinger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)Wheels, tire rims