UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Amputations — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2018076873 |
| Address | 1 Hog Island Road | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19153 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Industrial vehicle, material hauling and transport-powered, n.e.c | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.85000, -75.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was coupling a dolly to a tug. The dolly rolled and the employee attempted to quickly connect the dolly and the tug. The employee's left index finger was then partially amputated at the top.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2018, a worker at UPS in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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