POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC. | Report ID | 2017099118 |
| Address | 2102 SW 2nd Street | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332439 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.22000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a snap machine when it was activated via the foot pedal. The machine then amputated one of his fingertips.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2017, a worker at POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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