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U.S. POSTAL SERVICE

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Cuts, lacerations — WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Employer U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Report ID 2018077390
Address 4 Tanner Road City, State ZIP WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01887
Event Date July 21, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 491110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.57000, -71.17000

Incident Narrative

On July 21, 2018, an employee shut the sliding door of a mail truck on their hand, causing a laceration that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 21, 2018, a worker at U.S. POSTAL SERVICE in WILMINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(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.

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