PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA—
U.S. Postal Service - Placerville
Struck by rolling object or equipment-other than powered vehicle, unspecified · Amputations
Final narrative
An employee was loading mail into a delivery vehicle and when their little finger was caught between a mail hamper and the metal door of the vehicle, resulting in partial amputation of the finger.
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