U.S. Postal Service
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2022021598 |
| Address | 19101 Cortez Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c |
| Secondary Source | Walls | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.54000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mail carrier was pushing a hamper down a ramp. The carrier's right thumb was caught between the hamper and the wall, and was amputated at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2022, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c 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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