U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — WAIMANALO, HAWAII
| Employer | U.S. POSTAL SERVICE | Report ID | 2015097029 |
| Address | 41-859 Kalanianaole Hwy | City, State ZIP | WAIMANALO, HAWAII 96795 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 21.33000, -157.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee caught the middle finger of her left hand in the door of the mail truck severing it at the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2015, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in WAIMANALO, HAWAII 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 hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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