FedEx Ground Package System Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | FedEx Ground Package System Inc | Report ID | 2021032070 |
| Address | 3901 Adler Drive | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75211 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1520153 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.76000, -96.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a package jam when the tip of his little finger was caught between a belt and a transition plate. The finger was lacerated and the fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2021, a worker at FedEx Ground Package System Inc in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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