Kelly Tractor, Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Kelly Tractor, Inc in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Kelly Tractor, Inc Report ID 2015052980
Address 5460 Okeechobee Blvd City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33409
Event Date May 19, 2015 Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 441229 Inspection # 1066307
GPS Coordinates 26.70000, -80.12000

Incident Narrative

A hydraulic cylinder fell, landing on the employee's right thumb, resulting in the amputation of the right thumb fingertip.

Incident Summary

On May 19, 2015, a worker at Kelly Tractor, Inc in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

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