ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC.
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Cuts, lacerations — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. | Report ID | 2015042093 |
| Address | 1625 SE 3rd Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | 1058295 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.14000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a dock plate to unload cargo and the dock plate caused a severe laceration of the right hand middle finger.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2015, a worker at ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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