Logistics Insight
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Logistics Insight | Report ID | 2017031974 |
| Address | 2305 W. Marshall Dr. | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75051 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -97.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a tugger back to the loading area. When the employee turned a corner the train he was pulling jack-knifed. A forklift driver was straightening the tugger. As the employee was opening the pintle hitch, the forklift driver was lifting the cart and pinched the employee's left index finger resulting in amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2017, a worker at Logistics Insight in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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