Incident date: 2022-06-02
NAICS industry code: 928110

The entire crew was performing preventative maintenance checks. An employee pulled out a retractable shelving unit containing a single compartment and mounting assembly. In the compartment were self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) containers. While he was pulling out the drawer, the mounting assembly slid down on his finger and amputated his left middle fingertip.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
code_source: title: Parts and materials, unspecified
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high