UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2019054695 |
| Address | 6800 S. 6th Street | City, State ZIP | OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154 |
| Event Date | May 8, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| 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 | 42.92000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a bulk cart when the employee's right index finger was pinched between the bulk cart handle and a support beam, crushing the fingertip. As a result, the employee's fingertip was partially amputated (no bone loss).
Incident Summary
On May 8, 2019, a worker at UPS in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). 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
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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