UPS

Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Amputations — ARLINGTON, TEXAS

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at UPS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS
Employer UPS Report ID 2022108993
Address 2320 East Bardin Road City, State ZIP ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76018
Event Date October 13, 2022 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 454113 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.67000, -97.06000

Incident Narrative

The injured employee was walking backward and pulling a cart full of merchandise while a co-worker was pushing. The injured employee's hand was pinched between the cart and a pole, resulting in amputation of their right middle finger.

Incident Summary

On October 13, 2022, a worker at UPS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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