AER-FLO CANVAS PRODUCTS, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — BRADENTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | AER-FLO CANVAS PRODUCTS, INC. | Report ID | 2020010430 |
| Address | 4455 18TH ST EAST | City, State ZIP | BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34203 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 313312 | Inspection # | 1460008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.46000, -82.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 15, 2020, an employee was working at a welding machine and holding the tarp as it came out of the machine. As the machine began to cut the tarp, the employee attempted to cut the corner of the tarp with scissors. The machine's blade then contacted his finger, resulting in a partial amputation of the left fifth digit.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2020, a worker at AER-FLO CANVAS PRODUCTS, INC. in BRADENTON, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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