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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1581375.015 - United Airlines Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
United Airlines Inc
7500 East 35th
Denver, CO 80238
Mailing Address:
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 481111/Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/12/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1857103 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1575153 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on November 4, 2021, an employee worked with a suspended load, attempting to place it on top of a fixed object. The employee was driving the telehandler with the suspended load. The employee adjusted a suspended load to fit it on top of a fixed object. The suspended load became stuck and momentarily unmovable. The employee was trying to free the load, and some pressure was released, freeing the load unexpectedly. The employee's hand was struck with the load, and his thumb was pinched between another metal object. The employee was hospitalized to treat a partial amputation.
Keywords: Airplane, Airport, Amputated, Caught Between, Partial Amputation, Struck By, Suspended Load, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1581375.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury |