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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2019054695 · 5/8/2019 · UPS

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
Source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Secondary source
Structural elements, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
UPS
Location
6800 S. 6th Street, OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN, 53154
NAICS
492110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was moving a bulk cart when the employee's right index finger was pinched between the bulk cart handle and a support beam, crushing the fingertip. As a result, the employee's fingertip was partially amputated (no bone loss).

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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