# Fractures at U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
> OSHA SIR `2016054596` · 5/24/2016 · TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
- **Source:** Airplane-jet or turbine engine
## Employer
- **Name:** U.S. DEPT OF DEFENSE, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
- **Location:** 3000 S DOUGLAS BLVD, TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA, 73145
- **NAICS:** 928110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee on a man lift was repairing the rudder of an aircraft when someone else powered the aircraft. His right hand became caught in the rudder, which then broke his arm.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*