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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20221210645 · 12/7/2022 · UPS

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Conveyors-roller

Employer

Name
UPS
Location
2320 East Bardin Road, ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76018
NAICS
454113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting a set of retractable (manual) conveyor rollers. The employee's hands were under the rollers when the rollers were pushed toward him. His fingers were caught in a pinch point, resulting in the amputation of his left index finger at the first knuckle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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