Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at FedEx Express, 3214 South Serenity Trail, SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57110
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was working to off-load packages from their delivery truck to take to another vehicle for delivery. While pulling down the roller-type door on the truck, the employee's left ring finger was caught in the door and 1/4 inch of it was amputated.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Delivery truck or van
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