FedEx Ground
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 2021097890 |
| Address | 3000 Directory Rd | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32809 |
| Event Date | September 13, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Chutes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -81.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 13, 2021, an employee was closing a small gate on a package chute when it caught his left index fingertip. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On September 13, 2021, a worker at FedEx Ground in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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