U.S. Postal Service
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment - Amputations - CHICAGO, Illinois
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service |
| Address | 11600 Irving Park Rd. |
| City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, Illinois 60666 |
| Report ID | 2019076974 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2019 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment |
| Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 |
| Inspection # | 1432579 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.95288, -87.90744 |
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Incident Narrative
On July 10, 2019, an employee pressed the button to raise a dock plate, but the dock plate did not lift all the way on the left side. He went to raise it by hand and it fell, pinching his left hand between the plate and the dock resulting in amputation of the ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2019, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in CHICAGO, Illinois suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 4,985 severe injury reports involving "Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment" incidents in our database. Browse all Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment injuries.
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| Mar 10, 2015 | DPR Construction | AUSTIN, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
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| Jul 17, 2023 | Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc. | MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin | Amputations | Hosp., Amp. |
| Nov 12, 2019 | XPO Logistics, Inc. | LA SALLE, Illinois | Amputations | Amp. |
| Oct 19, 2016 | ZJ Falcon LP | LEVELLAND, Texas | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 18, 2020 | AR Y MASONRY, INC | LAKEWOOD RANCH, Florida | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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