FedEx
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | FedEx | Report ID | 2018088445 |
| Address | 2001 World Wide Drive | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Containers, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.99000, -97.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were trying to lift a container from an aircraft. One employee's hand was caught between the aircraft and the container, causing the amputation of the employee's middle, ring, and little fingers.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2018, a worker at FedEx in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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