EAST COAST PACKERS, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
| Employer | EAST COAST PACKERS, INC. | Report ID | 2015129192 |
| Address | 2130 Old Dixie Highway | City, State ZIP | FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34946 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized, 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 | Conveyors-belt |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115114 | Inspection # | 1111254 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.47000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, at about 9:25 AM, an employee processing fruit on a conveyor belt attempted to remove a grapefruit. His finger got stuck in the roller spreader and the end joint of his right-hand middle finger was amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2015, a worker at EAST COAST PACKERS, INC. in FORT PIERCE, 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 conveyors-belt identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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