Invacare Corporation
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Invacare Corporation | Report ID | 2018065764 |
| Address | 2101 E. Lake Mary Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32773 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334513 | Inspection # | 1326842 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.75000, -81.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's left thumb sustained a severe laceration when it was pinned by a power press.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2018, a worker at Invacare Corporation in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with presses, except printing, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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