FedEx Express
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | FedEx Express | Report ID | 2022087113 |
| Address | 3214 South Serenity Trail | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57110 |
| Event Date | August 11, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.51000, -96.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working to off-load packages from their delivery truck to take to another vehicle for delivery. While pulling down the roller-type door on the truck, the employee's left ring finger was caught in the door and 1/4 inch of it was amputated.
Incident Summary
On August 11, 2022, a worker at FedEx Express in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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