Durostone Solid Surfaces, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Durostone Solid Surfaces, Inc. | Report ID | 20161211941 |
| Address | 100 Modern Age Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HOLLY HILL, FLORIDA 32117 |
| Event Date | December 27, 2016 | Outcome | 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 | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.23000, -81.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was dumping scrap granite using a forklift. The employee placed his hand on the forks while pulling the lever to dump the bucket. The employee's left pinky finger was caught between the bucket and the fork resulting in amputation.
Incident Summary
On December 27, 2016, a worker at Durostone Solid Surfaces, Inc. in HOLLY HILL, 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 forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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