UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — FORT WORTH, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2020054129 |
| Address | 1400 Intermodel Pkwy | City, State ZIP | FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.98000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a cart. The employee's left little finger was caught and amputated between the cart and another cart.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2020, a worker at UPS in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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