UPS
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. — Amputations — 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
OSHA has recorded 44 severe injury reports involving "Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, n.e.c. injuries.
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