Preferred Meal Systems Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — 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.
Context
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