FedEx Ground

Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Amputations — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at FedEx Ground in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer FedEx Ground Report ID 2023109868
Address 5731 Premier Park Dr. City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33407
Event Date October 25, 2023 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by object or equipment rolling freely Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Trailers
Industry (NAICS) 492110 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.76000, -80.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was connecting a dolly to a trailer. The equipment rolled away, causing the employee's left index finger to be crushed between the trailer and the dolly. The employee sustained amputation of the fingertip.

Incident Summary

On October 25, 2023, a worker at FedEx Ground in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

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