Waste Pro of Florida, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 2021021432 |
| Address | 2940 Strickland Street | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32099 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Secondary Source | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -81.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a cylinder into the back of a garbage truck. The employee's right index finger was caught in a pinch point near a screw and was partially amputated.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2021, a worker at Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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