Incident date: 2020-08-16
NAICS industry code: 481111

A mechanic was preparing to replace a filter assembly for a recirculation fan on a passenger aircraft. He reached to remove a screw near the fan, which sucked in his right hand and amputated his index fingertip.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
code_source: title: Airplane-jet or turbine engine
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Fingertip(s)
severity: high