U.S. Postal Service
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2020065743 |
| Address | 14030 Connecticut Avenue | City, State ZIP | SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 20906 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.08000, -77.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While closing the sliding door of the delivery truck, an employee's hand was caught in the door. The employee sustained a partial amputation and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2020, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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