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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1562835.015 - Vt San Antonio Aerospace Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Antonio Area Office
Site Address:
Vt San Antonio Aerospace Inc
9800 John Saunders Road
San Antonio, TX 78216
Mailing Address:
9800 John Saunders Road, San Antonio, TX 78216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336413/Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/18/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1830554 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on November 4, 2021, an employee worked on installing a fixed brace system to the landing gear of the commercial aircraft. The employee was attempting to check the precise alignment of the fixed brace system to the attach point with his fingers when the fixed brace shifted and fell onto the tip of his finger, severing the finger from the rest of the hand. The employee amputated the finger and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Airplane, Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Installing, Maintenance, Severed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1562835.015 | 35 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Aircraft mechanics, excluding engine |