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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312682198 - American Airlines
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
American Airlines
3225 N Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4581
NAICS: 488119/Other Airport Operations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101460160 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on February 19, 2010, Employee #1 was performing a visual inspection of the engine of a Boeing MD-80 jetliner and was attempting to verify that no debris had been sucked into the valve. Employee #1 inserted his finger into the anti-ice valve, it closed on his finger injuring the tip. Employee #1 was admitted and treated at Scripps Mercy Hospital, where medical staff shaved the distal tip of the finger bone constituting a surgical amputation. The employer met the reporting requirement when the notified OSHA of the injury at 10:40 a.m. on February 20, 2010.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, AIRPORT, FINGER, ENGINE, VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312682198 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Aircraft engine mechanics |