Bridgestone Americas
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bridgestone Americas | Report ID | 2018033108 |
| Address | 11288 Pines Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33026 |
| Event Date | March 31, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Product assembly machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811121 | Inspection # | 1307138 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.00000, -80.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was mounting tires when his right index finger was caught in a pinch point, amputating his fingertip.
Incident Summary
On March 31, 2018, a worker at Bridgestone Americas in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with product assembly machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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