Drexel Metals Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Drexel Metals Inc. | Report ID | 2019076759 |
| Address | 673 NW Enterprise Drive | City, State ZIP | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA 34986 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, crimping machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1414309 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.33000, -80.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a bending machine when it cycled on his right hand, amputating the tip of his thumb above the knuckle.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2019, a worker at Drexel Metals Inc. in PORT SAINT LUCIE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, crimping machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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