UPS
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — STAFFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2015129715 |
| Address | 3307 Main St. | City, State ZIP | STAFFORD, TEXAS 77477 |
| Event Date | December 24, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.61000, -95.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The employee was driving down the street and was cut off by another vehicle. The employee placed his left hand in the door jam. The driver side door slammed shut and broke the employee's left ring and pinky fingers. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 24, 2015, a worker at UPS in STAFFORD, TEXAS suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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.
Context
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