FLORIDA STUCCO CORP.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | FLORIDA STUCCO CORP. | Report ID | 2019011150 |
| Address | 21195 Boca Rio Road | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33433 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.36000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a magnet to put down on a conveyor when the magnet dropped onto the conveyor. The employee's fingertip was amputated (from the nailbed up) between the magnet and conveyor belt.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2019, a worker at FLORIDA STUCCO CORP. in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with hooks, shackles, magnets, clamshells identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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