UPS, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — LAWNSIDE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | UPS, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010650 |
| Address | 301 EAST OAK AVENUE | City, State ZIP | LAWNSIDE, NEW JERSEY 08045 |
| Event Date | January 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | 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) | 492210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -75.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering packages when the truck door closed on their right middle finger. The employee sustained a fracture to the finger.
Incident Summary
On January 25, 2021, a worker at UPS, Inc. in LAWNSIDE, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures 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 hospitalized.
Context
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