FLORIDA LUMBER COMPANY
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | FLORIDA LUMBER COMPANY | Report ID | 2015107957 |
| Address | 2431 N.W. 20TH STREET | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 444110 | Inspection # | 1102163 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.79000, -80.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting wood with a circular saw and amputated two fingers on the left hand.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2015, a worker at FLORIDA LUMBER COMPANY in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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