Fedex Ground Package System Inc.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Fedex Ground Package System Inc. | Report ID | 20241110707 |
| Address | 505 Aldine Bender Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77060 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Metal building materials unspecified form |
| Secondary Source | Utility carts, hand trucks, dollies | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 492110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -95.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was placing a heavy piece of metal onto a cart when the cart tipped over and the metal piece slipped, lacerating the employee's right middle finger and resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2024, a worker at Fedex Ground Package System Inc. in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with metal building materials unspecified form identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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