FEDEX FREIGHT
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
| Employer | FEDEX FREIGHT | Report ID | 2019043567 |
| Address | 3951 NEW TOWN BOULEVARD | City, State ZIP | SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI 63301 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.83000, -90.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a trailer door when freight that was against the door amputated his left middle fingertip.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2019, a worker at FEDEX FREIGHT in SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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