United Rentals, Inc.
Injured by handheld object or equipment, unspecified — Amputations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | United Rentals, Inc. | Report ID | 2017054271 |
| Address | 5856 Mining Terrace | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32257 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by handheld object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Power washers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.18000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was troubleshooting a pressure washer when his fingers became caught in the tool, amputating his right index finger at the first joint.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2017, a worker at United Rentals, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by handheld object or equipment, unspecified, with power washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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