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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1424224.015 - U.S. Postal Service
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Postal Service
900 E. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
Mailing Address:
900 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 491110/Postal Service
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1487842 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on August 14, 2019, an employee was troubleshooting an equipment problem under the APPS machine roller table. The employee put his hand on the machine to steady himself when he made contact with the belt and pulley where the guard had been removed. The employee suffered a fingertip amputation and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Blind Reaching, Caught In, Equipment Failure, Fingertip, Guard, Pulley, Removal, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1424224.015 | 55 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |