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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021032070 · 3/9/2021 · FedEx Ground Package System Inc

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning
Source
Conveyors-belt

Employer

Name
FedEx Ground Package System Inc
Location
3901 Adler Drive, DALLAS, TEXAS, 75211
NAICS
492110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a package jam when the tip of his little finger was caught between a belt and a transition plate. The finger was lacerated and the fingertip was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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