Inspection Detail

Inspection: 112088695 - Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 112088695

Report ID: 0950635

Date Opened: 03/19/1992

Site Address:
Mcdonnell Douglas Aerospace
2400 E Wardlow Ave
Long Beach, CA 90846

Mailing Address:
1510 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810

Union Status: Union

SIC:3721

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/24/1992

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/27/1992

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361325376

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170187991

Event: 02/10/1992

Employee's fingers amputated between door, fuselage

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

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

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