UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 2020054981 |
| Address | 1703 W 19th St | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | May 29, 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 | Towers, poles, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were moving a cart, one pushing it and the other pulling it. They reached a point where they needed to turn, and as they did the second employee's right little finger was caught between the cart and a metal pole. The finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 29, 2020, a worker at UPS in DALLAS, 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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