MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA—
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning · Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United Parcel Service, Inc., 100 Airport Rd, MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17057 on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was helping move crew stairs. While the employee was placing wheel chocks, their right hand was caught between the wheel and brake of the crew stairs, resulting in a middle fingertip amputation.
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