Incident date: 2022-02-18
NAICS industry code: 491110

A mail carrier was pushing a hamper down a ramp. The carrier's right thumb was caught between the hamper and the wall, and was amputated at the first joint.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker
code_source: title: Plant and industrial vehicle-nonpowered, n.e.c
code_nature: title: Amputations
code_body: title: Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
severity: high