UPS
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | UPS | Report ID | 20241211802 |
| Address | 116 Industrial Drive | City, State ZIP | HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39401 |
| Event Date | December 21, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Conveyors belt, slot, chain |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.34000, -89.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was selecting packages from an extendable conveyor when his right ring finger was caught in the belt. The employee sustained an amputation of the finger at the distal joint.
Incident Summary
On December 21, 2024, a worker at UPS in HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with conveyors belt, slot, chain identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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