U.S. Postal Service
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 20181213151 |
| Address | 1475 E. Airport Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32773 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.77000, -81.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index finger was slammed and broken in a postal vehicle door.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2018, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(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.
Context
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