Eastern Metal Supply, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. | Report ID | 20201211767 |
| Address | 16341 Domestic Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33912 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Punch presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.50000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a punch machine when the die amputated the tip of the employee's left index finger.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2020, a worker at Eastern Metal Supply, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with punch presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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