Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Saia Motor Freight Line LLC | Report ID | 2023109709 |
| Address | 45 Main street | City, State ZIP | SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 01545 |
| Event Date | October 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.29000, -71.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making a delivery to a customer location. As the employee pulled the intermediate bulk container (IBC) to the edge of the liftgate for lowering, it began to tip. The liftgate was lowered and the freight fell forward, amputating his left middle and ring fingertips.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2023, a worker at Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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