FedEx Ground
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified — Amputations — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | FedEx Ground | Report ID | 20211210488 |
| Address | 8462 Delport Drive | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63115 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified | Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.69000, -90.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A bay door was lowered onto an employee's hand where it rested on a track. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at FedEx Ground in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in or compressed by equipment or objects, unspecified, with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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