REPUBLIC METALS REFINING CORPORATION
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | REPUBLIC METALS REFINING CORPORATION | Report ID | 2016099014 |
| Address | 12900 NW 38TH AVENUE | City, State ZIP | OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331492 | Inspection # | 1181135 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.89000, -80.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a coin press when it crushed and amputated her middle fingertip. The press guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2016, a worker at REPUBLIC METALS REFINING CORPORATION in OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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