DHL Supply Chain
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — NORTHLAKE, TEXAS
| Employer | DHL Supply Chain | Report ID | 2022076225 |
| Address | 13401 Ashmore Lane | City, State ZIP | NORTHLAKE, TEXAS 76226 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.02000, -97.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping to change a forklift battery. His left hand was pinched between the battery and its compartment, and his index finger was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2022, a worker at DHL Supply Chain in NORTHLAKE, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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