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Crushing injuries

1 hospitalization · 20161110975 · 11/22/2016 · UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. (UPS)

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury
Crushing injuries

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. (UPS)
Location
371 N Monitor Rd, SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS, 72764
NAICS
492110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was making sure that packages did not fall off the unload belt when a flat package slipped between the unload belt and a transfer plate. When he attempted to retrieve the package, his glove became caught on one of the belt rollers, pulling his hand between the roller and a piece of angle-iron located near the belt. His right hand was crushed, especially his right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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