Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170187991 - Employee's fingers amputated between door, fuselage

Accident Summary Nr: 170187991 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 02/10/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112088695	03/19/1992	3721	0	Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace

Abstract: At about 4:10 p.m. on March 10, 1992, Employee #1, of Douglas Aircraft, was opening the aft service door on an MD-11 when the wind caught it, forcing the door open. His fingers were caught between the hinge fitting and the fuselage, causing a partial amputation to his right middle and ring fingers. Employee #1 was treated at the company dispensary and referred to a hand center for further treatment.

Keywords: AIRCRAFT, HIGH WIND, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112088695			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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