UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Report ID | 2016098413 |
| Address | 3 PROSPERITY DR. | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31408 |
| Event Date | September 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors-powered, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1176297 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.07000, -81.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's arms were pulled into a conveyor guard while the employee was attempting to retrieve a package. The employee suffered fractures to both arms, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 6, 2016, a worker at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the arm(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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