USA Metal Sales, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — MILTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | USA Metal Sales, LLC | Report ID | 20201110992 |
| Address | 8736 Hwy 87 North | City, State ZIP | MILTON, FLORIDA 32570 |
| Event Date | November 20, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1503846 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.75000, -87.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 20, 2020, an employee was preparing to use a metal shear. As he handled the sheet metal to be trimmed, his right hand slipped toward the shear's blade, which amputated his ring and middle fingers at the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2020, a worker at USA Metal Sales, LLC in MILTON, 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 shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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