PERKO, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | PERKO, INC. | Report ID | 2015074723 |
| Address | 16490 NW 13TH AVE | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | 1079510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.92000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index finger was amputated while operating a trim press machine.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2015, a worker at PERKO, INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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