SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS—
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Saia Motor Freight Line LLC, 45 Main street, SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 01545 on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
Final narrative
An employee was making a delivery to a customer location. As the employee pulled the intermediate bulk container (IBC) to the edge of the liftgate for lowering, it began to tip. The liftgate was lowered and the freight fell forward, amputating his left middle and ring fingertips.
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