Suddath Relocation Systems of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc.

Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Suddath Relocation Systems of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Suddath Relocation Systems of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. Report ID 2020076408
Address 1900 SW 43rd Terrace City, State ZIP DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442
Event Date July 7, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment Source of Injury Ramps, loading docks, dock plates
Industry (NAICS) 484210 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 26.29000, -80.16000

Incident Narrative

On July 7, 2020, an employee was adjusting a metal dock plate. The plate fell on the employee's right hand, causing amputations to the middle and ring fingers.

Incident Summary

On July 7, 2020, a worker at Suddath Relocation Systems of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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