Ryder System Inc.
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Ryder System Inc. | Report ID | 2019088104 |
| Address | 3315 Cavanaugh Rd | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72908 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 532120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.31000, -94.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were moving a 55-gallon drum containing windshield wiper fluid. One of the employees had to re-position the barrel from the vertical to the horizontal position using a rocking stand and strap. As the employee was positioning the barrel, it slipped. The employee's right pinky finger was caught between the drum and stand, resulting in a finger amputation.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2019, a worker at Ryder System Inc. in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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