Target Distribution Center T589
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Target Distribution Center T589 | Report ID | 2021108782 |
| Address | 3001 Archer Drive | City, State ZIP | CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(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 | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -77.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting an empty cage cart into a staging area. The cart struck a building support column and pinned the employee's left little finger against the column. The employee suffered an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2021, a worker at Target Distribution Center T589 in CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(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 amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 207 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker injuries.
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