UPS
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — ARLINGTON, TEXAS
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 20221210645 |
| Address | 2320 East Bardin Road | City, State ZIP | ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76018 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Conveyors-roller |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454113 | Inspection # | 1638593 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.67000, -97.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a set of retractable (manual) conveyor rollers. The employee's hands were under the rollers when the rollers were pushed toward him. His fingers were caught in a pinch point, resulting in the amputation of his left index finger at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2022, a worker at UPS in ARLINGTON, TEXAS suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with conveyors-roller identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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