FEDEX Ground
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — NORCROSS, GEORGIA
| Employer | FEDEX Ground | Report ID | 2015129750 |
| Address | 6265 Atlantic Blvd. | City, State ZIP | NORCROSS, GEORGIA 30071 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -84.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving and pulling packages from the conveyor when his right hand was caught in the conveyor. His right ring fingertip was degloved.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2015, a worker at FEDEX Ground in NORCROSS, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with conveyors-powered, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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