UPS
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Cuts, lacerations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2016021467 |
| Address | 13700 Independence Parkway | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.98000, -97.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a 4-wheel cart to the exit door. Her foot got caught under the wheel resulting in a cut on the lower right leg.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2016, a worker at UPS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered 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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