Pitt Ohio Express
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Amputations — SHIPPENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pitt Ohio Express | Report ID | 2023109848 |
| Address | UPS Store #6335, 408 Lancaster Drive | City, State ZIP | SHIPPENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17257 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2023 | Outcome | 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) | 484121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.07000, -77.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was folding up the liftgate on the delivery truck when their right index finger was pinched. The employee's finger was lacerated between the first knuckle and the fingernail, resulting in amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2023, a worker at Pitt Ohio Express in SHIPPENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 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 amputation.
Context
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