USPS/ Buffalo PNDC
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | USPS/ Buffalo PNDC | Report ID | 2023021391 |
| Address | 1200 Williams St | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14240 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.88000, -78.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaving the recycle room with an electric pallet jack while walking behind the pallet jack. The employee pushed open the swinging doors with the pallet jack when their hand was struck and pinched between the door and the pallet jack handle. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2023, a worker at USPS/ Buffalo PNDC in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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