Torwest, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Torwest, Inc. | Report ID | 2018054953 |
| Address | 3125 Windsor Blvd | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32963 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Golf cart, personnel transport cart |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.78000, -80.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the oil in a golf cart when his right hand was caught in the cart's pulley, amputating his right index and middle fingers.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2018, a worker at Torwest, Inc. in VERO 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 maintenance, cleaning, with golf cart, personnel transport cart identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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