Universal Orlando Resort
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Universal Orlando Resort | Report ID | 2016054020 |
| Address | 1000 Universal Studios Plaza | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Audio and video equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713110 | Inspection # | 1147027 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.47000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right index fingertip was amputated when it was caught in a projector transport unit's drive belt pulley during a PM inspection.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2016, a worker at Universal Orlando Resort in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with audio and video equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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