EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, INC.

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation - Bruises, contusions - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, INC. in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida
Employer EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, INC.
Address 4268 WESTROADS DRIVE
City, State ZIP WEST PALM BEACH, Florida 33407
Report ID 2019066225
Event Date June 20, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source of Injury Punch presses
Industry (NAICS) 423510
GPS Coordinates 26.77000, -80.10000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was assembling a shutter when his right thumb was struck by a punch press, resulting in a thumb contusion.

Incident Summary

On June 20, 2019, a worker at EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, INC. in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida suffered bruises, contusions to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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