Neovia Logistics Distribution, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — TANNERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Neovia Logistics Distribution, LLC | Report ID | 2020054695 |
| Address | 2382 S.R. 715 | City, State ZIP | TANNERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 18372 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2020 | 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 | Overhead hoists, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.04000, -75.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the rear axel on a forklift for maintenance purposes. While the forklift was blocked underneath, the employee utilized a chain-link hoist to lift the rear of the forklift. In the process of doing this, the employee's finger was caught between the chain-link hoist and the forklift counterweight, resulting in a left ring finger amputation down to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2020, a worker at Neovia Logistics Distribution, LLC in TANNERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 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 overhead hoists, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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