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Amputations

1 amputation · 2015021112 · 2/4/2015 · US Postal Service

Severity

Hospitalized: 0
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations

Cause

Event: Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle
Source: Delivery truck or van
Secondary source: Vehicle passenger doors

Employer

Name: US Postal Service
Location: 300 S. Main Street, WILKES BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, 18701
NAICS: 491110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Employee was exiting work vehicle and caught finger in driver-side door, resulting in the amputation of the employee's right middle fingertip.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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