Kelly Tractor, Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — 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.
Context
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