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Amputations

1 amputation · 2017076407 · 7/12/2017 · United States 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

Employer

Name
United States Postal Service
Location
LEE'S SUMMIT RB RICE STATION, LEES SUMMIT, MISSOURI, 64065
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 7/12/17, an employee was attempting to put a misaligned van door back on track when the door quickly slid closed and amputated a fingertip on his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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