USPS
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Amputations — WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | USPS | Report ID | 20231211389 |
| Address | 278 Main Street | City, State ZIP | WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06516 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Source of Injury | Doors, except garage and vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.27000, -72.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering mail when their left little finger got caught in a door and the door closed, resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2023, a worker at USPS in WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with doors, except garage and vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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