Suncoast Metals, LLC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Suncoast Metals, LLC. | Report ID | 2015030901 |
| Address | 2050 51st St. | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34234 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1044470 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.37000, -82.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was pulling copper out of the copper shear when he felt pressure on his left thumb finger. His fingertip was cut when he tried to pull his thumb out.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2015, a worker at Suncoast Metals, LLC. in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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