# Amputations involving bone loss at Xtreme Aviation LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024065574` · 6/22/2024 · OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Other finger(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by running powered equipment  during maintenance, cleaning, testing
- **Source:** Airplane powered fixed wing, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Fans, blowers wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation
## Employer
- **Name:** Xtreme Aviation LLC
- **Location:** 14900 NW 42nd Ave, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, 33054
- **NAICS:** 488119
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was disassembling the avionics equipment cooling ducting to gain access for a repair. After removing the equipment, the fan motor became energized and suction caused the employee's left hand to contact the fan blades. The employee sustained severe lacerations to their index and middle fingers, as well as their thumb (all at or above the last knuckle). Two fingers were medically amputated.

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