US Postal Service
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
| Employer | US Postal Service | Report ID | 2022010680 |
| Address | 1001 E. Sunset Road | City, State ZIP | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89199 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Packages, parcels |
| Secondary Source | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.07000, -115.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 11:40 p.m. on January 23, 2022, an employee was sorting parcels at a mail sorting machine. A large package came through the machine and landed on the employee's right hand, amputating the ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2022, a worker at US Postal Service in LAS VEGAS, NEVADA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with packages, parcels identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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