HOERBIGER CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | HOERBIGER CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. | Report ID | 2019077307 |
| Address | 1381 SW 30th Ave. | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332911 | Inspection # | 1417172 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.21000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right middle fingertip was amputated by a saw.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2019, a worker at HOERBIGER CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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