MEISNER ELECTRIC, INC.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | MEISNER ELECTRIC, INC. | Report ID | 2019032961 |
| Address | 3075 NW 25th Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33311 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1398049 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.15000, -80.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a wire through a conduit when their left ring finger was caught in a tugger and partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2019, a worker at MEISNER ELECTRIC, INC. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with material and personnel handling machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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