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Amputations

1 amputation · 20171211438 · 12/1/2017 · UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary source
Handrails, banisters

Employer

Name
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
Location
14650 Sante Fe Trail Dr, LENEXA, KANSAS, 66215
NAICS
492210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pushing a cart filled with large and heavy packages when the employee's right hand was pinched between the cart frame and a handrail. The employee's right pinky fingertip was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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