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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2018032783 · 3/21/2018 · HBS Florida Specialties

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified
Source
Machinery, unspecified
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
HBS Florida Specialties
Location
601 East Main St., IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA, 34142
NAICS
111422
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on a piece of equipment when his glove was pulled by the chain. His right middle fingertip was then caught and amputated in the chain and sprocket.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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