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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022065683 · 6/29/2022 · U.S. Postal Service

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source
Ramps, loading docks, dock plates

Employer

Name
U.S. Postal Service
Location
2200 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33152
NAICS
491110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A dock plate was being lowered onto a trailer when it jammed. An employee was trying to lift it when its weight caused it to fall on the tip of his right middle finger. He suffered a partial amputation to the fingertip, with no bone loss.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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