TAMPA AMALGAMATED STEEL CORP.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | TAMPA AMALGAMATED STEEL CORP. | Report ID | 2017087614 |
| Address | 5215 SAINT PAUL ST. | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), except finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Table saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.91000, -82.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee cut a piece of wood with a table saw. When he reached to move the piece of wood, the saw blade cut his left hand beneath the fourth and fifth knuckle. The saw was running and unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2017, a worker at TAMPA AMALGAMATED STEEL CORP. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), except finger(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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