Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. — Amputations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc. | Report ID | 2017065933 |
| Address | 4121 EVERGREEN AVENUE | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32217 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1244942 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.36000, -81.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding a sheet of metal with a coworker while another coworker was operating a brake press machine. One of his coworkers told him to move the brake press's pedal away from their work station. As he moved the pedal with his foot, he lost balance and caught himself by resting his right hand on the brake press. At the same time, the press engaged and amputated his right pinky finger.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2017, a worker at Ferber Sheet Metal Works, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, n.e.c., with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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