United Parcel Service, Inc.
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified — Crushing injuries — OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2022032771 |
| Address | 6800 South 6th Street | City, State ZIP | OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN 53154 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | 1590412 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -87.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling an irregular cart full of heavy bulk packages out of an automated guided vehicle. The cart ran into him, pinning him against a structural pole and crushing his torso.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2022, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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