United Parcel Service
Struck by door, gate, window — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
| Employer | United Parcel Service | Report ID | 20241010078 |
| Address | 33 Roundville Lane | City, State ZIP | ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78664 |
| Event Date | October 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by door, gate, window | Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561431 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.48000, -97.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the rear roller door of a truck when it became stuck and pinched her right hand between the thumb and index finger, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 29, 2024, a worker at United Parcel Service in ROUND ROCK, TEXAS suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by door, gate, window, with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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