United Parcel Service
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Fractures — JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | United Parcel Service | Report ID | 2020054106 |
| Address | 605 East McDowell Road | City, State ZIP | JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39204 |
| Event Date | May 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.26000, -90.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was re-taping a large irregular package. The employee's right hand was caught between the package and the package cart, causing two broken fingers. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 1, 2020, a worker at United Parcel Service in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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