DFA Distribution South
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — DELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | DFA Distribution South | Report ID | 2023010022 |
| Address | 1665 SR 472 | City, State ZIP | DELAND, FLORIDA 32724 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424430 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.96000, -81.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 2, 2023, an employee delivered milk to a customer and was preparing to leave the site. He was stowing away the delivery truck's liftgate when his right hand got caught between the liftgate and its back frame. The employee suffered fractures to his index and middle fingers, resulting in hospitalization and surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2023, a worker at DFA Distribution South in DELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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 hospitalized.
Context
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