U.S. Postal Service
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. Postal Service | Report ID | 2023109111 |
| Address | 7710 Miami View Dr | City, State ZIP | NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA 33141 |
| Event Date | October 3, 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) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.84000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting a scanner from a mail vehicle when their hand was caught in the door as they closed it. The employee sustained four finger fractures.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2023, a worker at U.S. Postal Service in NORTH BAY VILLAGE, 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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