LFI FORT PIERCE, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — 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.
Context
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