ConMed-Linvatec
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | ConMed-Linvatec | Report ID | 2015074340 |
| Address | 11311 Concept Boulevard | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Grinding, polishing machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423450 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.87000, -82.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the grinding machine and making an adjustment/alignment. The employee's finger got crushed between two moving parts.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2015, a worker at ConMed-Linvatec in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with grinding, polishing machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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