Tuff Shed, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tuff Shed, INC. | Report ID | 20201110983 |
| Address | 512 Jetton Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321992 | Inspection # | 1504410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.95000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a miter saw to cut a 2-by-4. As the employee lowered the saw, the 2-by-4 jumped, causing the blade to amputate the employee's left thumb above the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2020, a worker at Tuff Shed, INC. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.
Context
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