R&L Carriers Inc.
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | R&L Carriers Inc. | Report ID | 2024098409 |
| Address | 205 Elbow Lane | City, State ZIP | BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle trailers, trailing units | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.03000, -74.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting the fifth wheel dolly to a trailer and crushed their left thumb between the trailer and dolly.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2024, a worker at R&L Carriers Inc. in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with vehicle and machine attachments n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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