APIO Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | APIO Inc | Report ID | 2015107697 |
| Address | 9095 17th Place | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32966 |
| Event Date | October 15, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424480 | Inspection # | 1102931 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.63000, -80.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee amputated his right fingertip while operating a bagging machine.
Incident Summary
On October 15, 2015, a worker at APIO Inc in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with packaging, wrapping, bundling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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