Blac Investments Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — TRENTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Blac Investments Inc. | Report ID | 2021020876 |
| Address | 301 SE 16th Street | City, State ZIP | TRENTON, FLORIDA 32693 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | 1513409 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.61000, -82.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 1, 2021, an employee was operating a roll form machine to make metal roofing panels. His left hand was on top of the panel when the roll form shear on the machine closed, resulting in amputation of his fingers and thumb.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2021, a worker at Blac Investments Inc. in TRENTON, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with bending, rolling, shaping machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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