PERFECT COOLING, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | PERFECT COOLING, INC. | Report ID | 2019065681 |
| Address | 12769 Hyland Circle | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33428 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | 1407699 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.35000, -80.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of wood with a portable powered saw. The saw amputated two digits on the employee's right hand.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2019, a worker at PERFECT COOLING, INC. in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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