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Amputations

1 hospitalization · 2015129116 · 12/2/2015 · United Parcel Service

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
United Parcel Service
Location
1683 West 19th Street, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75261
NAICS
492210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to connect two dollies. The rear dolly gained momentum, causing the employee to lose control. The dolly tongue crushed and amputated the employee's right-hand ring fingertip.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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