Peak Event Services
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Peak Event Services | Report ID | 2023065105 |
| Address | 400 Rivers Edge Drive | City, State ZIP | MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02155 |
| Event Date | June 9, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | 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) | 624221 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.41000, -71.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was finishing up his second-to-last delivery of the day. As he was bringing up the lift gate with his right hand, a finger on his left hand became caught between the lift gate and the truck resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On June 9, 2023, a worker at Peak Event Services in MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations 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, amputation.
Context
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