Mears Destination Services
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Mears Destination Services | Report ID | 2020109537 |
| Address | 1724 W Gore St | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32805 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bus |
| Industry (NAICS) | 485999 | Inspection # | 1500193 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying the septic tank on the back of the bus. When the employee went to close the service door, his right hand was caught in the engine's fan belt resulting in amputation of the right ring fingertip.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2020, a worker at Mears Destination Services in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bus identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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