Johnson Controls
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LARGO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Johnson Controls | Report ID | 2017021433 |
| Address | 8575 Larog Lakes Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LARGO, FLORIDA 33773 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1211348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.87000, -82.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was forming metal on a press brake when he experienced a cramp in his leg and began to stretch his leg to get the cramp out. In the process of taking care of the cramp, the foot pedal was engaged which caused the machine to cycle and partially amputate his left ring and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2017, a worker at Johnson Controls in LARGO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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