UPS
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — OBETZ, OHIO
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2019099493 |
| Address | 2450 Rathmell Rd | City, State ZIP | OBETZ, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | September 11, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -82.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using the entry door into the facility when the door closed on his pinky finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On September 11, 2019, a worker at UPS in OBETZ, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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