LFI FORT PIERCE, INC.

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at LFI FORT PIERCE, INC. in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer LFI FORT PIERCE, INC. Report ID 2020109758
Address 506 Bay Drive City, State ZIP VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
Event Date October 13, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Fingertip(s)
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment Source of Injury Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 561311 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.64000, -80.36000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cleaning the area and amputated their right index fingertip while moving a circular saw.

Incident Summary

On October 13, 2020, a worker at LFI FORT PIERCE, INC. in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

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