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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2020098396 · 9/3/2020 · Fluorotek USA Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source
Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Fluorotek USA Inc.
Location
1301 W. 13th Street, RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA, 33418
NAICS
339920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting PVC pipes with a chop saw. The saw cut off the tip of his right middle finger (with no bone loss) as he was readjusting the pipes. He was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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