United Parcel Service, Inc.
Roadway noncollision incident n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — TEANECK, New Jersey
| Employer | United Parcel Service, Inc. |
| Address | 529 Rutland Ave |
| City, State ZIP | TEANECK, New Jersey 07666 |
| Report ID | 2024021148 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2024 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Roadway noncollision incident n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Straight trucks, box trucks |
| Secondary Source | Doors, hatches vehicle and machine cabin |
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.90681, -74.01640 |
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Incident Narrative
On February 6, 2024, an employee was driving a UPS vehicle and trying to close the driver-side door. When he applied the brakes, the door closed and amputated his left little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2024, a worker at United Parcel Service, Inc. in TEANECK, New Jersey suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as roadway noncollision incident n.e.c., with straight trucks, box trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 2 severe injury reports involving "Roadway noncollision incident n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Roadway noncollision incident n.e.c. injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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