UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE | Report ID | 20181212714 |
| Address | 10155 MONROE | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75229 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -96.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart when his right pinky finger became caught between the cart and a pole, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2018, a worker at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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