Preferred Meal Systems Inc.

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Preferred Meal Systems Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Preferred Meal Systems Inc. Report ID 2018065447
Address 200 Pattison Avenue City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19101
Event Date June 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 454390 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 39.90000, -75.15000

Incident Narrative

An employee crushed their right index finger in the back door of a delivery truck.

Incident Summary

On June 4, 2018, a worker at Preferred Meal Systems Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized, amputation.

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