Capris Furniture Industries, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Capris Furniture Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2020010365 |
| Address | 1401 NW 27th Ave | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34475 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 337121 | Inspection # | 1456050 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.20000, -82.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a clog in a dust collector using a chop saw. The sawblade lacerated the employee's right index and middle fingers. He was hospitalized, undergoing surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2020, a worker at Capris Furniture Industries, Inc. in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. 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.
Context
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