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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2023021506 · 2/16/2023 · Metromont LLC

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 during regular operation
Source
Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name
Metromont LLC
Location
4151 US Highway 17 S, BARTOW, FLORIDA, 33830
NAICS
327390
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was handling side rails while on the production form when the magnet used the move rails was powered on. The employee's fingers were caught between the rails and the magnet, resulting in a right thumb tip amputation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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