U.S. Postal Service
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Amputations — ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2015021175 |
| Address | 1001 Mayport Rd | City, State ZIP | ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA 32233 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | 1037387 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.33000, -81.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee noticed that the cargo door of his assigned Long Life Vehicle snapped while unloading mail. He placed flat tubs (plastic containers that are used to carry mail) under the broken cargo door to hold the door up as he was unloading mail when he either hit the tub or the tub flipped out, causing the door to fall on his right hand. He severed his middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2015, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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