US Foods, Inc.

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — FAIRBURN, GEORGIA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at US Foods, Inc. in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA
Employer US Foods, Inc. Report ID 2019010792
Address 7950 Spencer Road City, State ZIP FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 30213
Event Date January 23, 2019 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Delivery truck or van
Industry (NAICS) 722310 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.54000, -84.55000

Incident Narrative

A delivery driver was closing a rollup trailer door. The door closed on his left hand, amputating the tip of his left middle finger.

Incident Summary

On January 23, 2019, a worker at US Foods, Inc. in FAIRBURN, GEORGIA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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 amputation.

Context

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