Hundley Farms Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hundley Farms Inc | Report ID | 2016032595 |
| Address | Hundley Farms Inc | City, State ZIP | BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA 33430 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115116 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.68000, -80.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting a fifth wheel trailer hitch when the trailer came down and crushed his right thumb. His thumb was partially amputated and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2016, a worker at Hundley Farms Inc in BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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