Tru Proof, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Amputations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tru Proof, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032407 |
| Address | 58 NE 14 St | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33122 |
| Event Date | March 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Windows, openings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | 1384946 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.78000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving windows when a window slipped and pinned his left hand to the floor, causing the amputation of his left ring finger at the base.
Incident Summary
On March 6, 2019, a worker at Tru Proof, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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