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Metaltek International SMCI Division

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — LAKELAND, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Metaltek International SMCI Division in LAKELAND, FLORIDA
Employer Metaltek International SMCI Division Report ID 2015052634
Address 4105 Drane Field Road City, State ZIP LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33811
Event Date May 5, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Presses, except printing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 332312 Inspection # 1064098
GPS Coordinates 27.99000, -82.02000

Incident Narrative

An employee was changing the top die on the 12-foot press when the die holder became loose. The ram and assembly dropped about 10 inches onto the employee's hands. He was hospitalized with a fractured right hand.

Incident Summary

On May 5, 2015, a worker at Metaltek International SMCI Division in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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