FedEx Express

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at FedEx Express in 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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