Greif Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning — Amputations — RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Greif Inc. | Report ID | 2019099935 |
| Address | 1800 Ave P | City, State ZIP | RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 |
| Event Date | September 23, 2019 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1434975 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.77000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A machine operator was cleaning a glue pod when his right thumb became stuck. The motor caused the amputation of the thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On September 23, 2019, a worker at Greif Inc. in RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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