United Parcel Service
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | United Parcel Service | Report ID | 2018099777 |
| Address | 8901 Atlantic Ave. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Rollers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | 1348364 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.43000, -81.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a top screen of rollers off a chute when he dropped the rollers. His middle finger was then pinched between the falling rollers and more rollers that were below, resulting in a middle fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2018, a worker at United Parcel Service in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with rollers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 425 severe injury reports involving "Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker injuries.
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