US Postal Service
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2015021112 |
| Address | 300 S. Main Street | City, State ZIP | WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA 18701 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle passenger doors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.24000, -75.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was exiting work vehicle and caught finger in driver-side door, resulting in the amputation of the employee's right middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2015, a worker at US Postal Service in WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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