U.S. Xpress, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | U.S. Xpress, Inc. | Report ID | 2020010386 |
| Address | 3060 Sussex Avenue | City, State ZIP | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15226 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | 1457108 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.38000, -80.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding a lift gate when his right foot was caught between the lift gate and trailer, resulting in the amputation of his middle and fourth right toes.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2020, a worker at U.S. Xpress, Inc. in PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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