United Parcel Service
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — WAUSAU, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United Parcel Service | Report ID | 2016032485 |
| Address | 7000 W. Stewart Ave. | City, State ZIP | WAUSAU, WISCONSIN 54401 |
| Event Date | March 22, 2016 | Outcome | 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) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.95000, -89.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right ring fingertip was amputated when a delivery truck's sliding door closed on it.
Incident Summary
On March 22, 2016, a worker at United Parcel Service in WAUSAU, WISCONSIN 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 amputation.
Context
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