RIA- Tradewinds, Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — SAINT PETE BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | RIA- Tradewinds, Inc | Report ID | 2017109598 |
| Address | 5500 GULF BLVD | City, State ZIP | SAINT PETE BEACH, FLORIDA 33706 |
| Event Date | October 6, 2017 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Arm saws, radial arm saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1278967 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.72000, -82.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of wood using a radial arm saw and amputated his right index finger. The saw was unguarded at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 6, 2017, a worker at RIA- Tradewinds, Inc in SAINT PETE BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with arm saws, radial arm saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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