Trinity Construction Products
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — APOPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Trinity Construction Products | Report ID | 2017021174 |
| Address | 806 E. 13th St. | City, State ZIP | APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 |
| Event Date | February 7, 2017 | 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | 1211322 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered a right index finger amputation while using a shear machine.
Incident Summary
On February 7, 2017, a worker at Trinity Construction Products in APOPKA, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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