UNITED FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO.
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | UNITED FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. | Report ID | 2025054911 |
| Address | 55 Produce Row | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63118 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | 1828629 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.65000, -90.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a rug entangled in the rear tire of a powered industrial truck (PIT). The PIT was raised and supported by a fork truck jack. The PIT shifted/fell and struck the employee's hand. The employee's index fingertip was amputated and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2025, a worker at UNITED FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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