Proto Corporation
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Proto Corporation | Report ID | 20181010698 |
| Address | 10500 47th Street Noth, Proto Corp. | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33762 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.86000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was reaching for a part when his left forearm was lacerated by a horizontal blade saw. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at Proto Corporation in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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