U. Sl Postal Serivice
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | U. Sl Postal Serivice | Report ID | 2021043515 |
| Address | 739 Washington Avneue | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Handrails, banisters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.47000, -80.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a hamper to the loading dock when his right hand was caught between the metal railing and the hamper, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2021, a worker at U. Sl Postal Serivice in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the hand(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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