Hawkins Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — WEBSTER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hawkins Inc | Report ID | 2021053990 |
| Address | 13825 SR 471 | City, State ZIP | WEBSTER, FLORIDA 33597 |
| Event Date | May 14, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.55000, -82.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fixing a battery-powered electric gate. After he reinstalled the battery, the gate actuated and his right index finger was caught in the chain and sprocket. The fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On May 14, 2021, a worker at Hawkins Inc in WEBSTER, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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