Alaso U.S.A., Corp.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | Alaso U.S.A., Corp. | Report ID | 2021065293 |
| Address | 2655 Old Tampa Highway | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33815 |
| Event Date | June 29, 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 | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112310 | Inspection # | 1541836 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.03000, -82.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a brake press and amputated their left thumb tip.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2021, a worker at Alaso U.S.A., Corp. in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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