Warren Technology, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Amputations — HIALEAH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Warren Technology, Inc. | Report ID | 2022054429 |
| Address | 2050 West 73rd Street | City, State ZIP | HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33016 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | 1601943 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.88000, -80.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a brake press. She may have lost balance while on the chair and attempted to stop herself with her left hand, inadvertently stepping on the pedal that started the cycle. Her left arm was crushed between her wrist and elbow resulting in amputation at the elbow.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2022, a worker at Warren Technology, Inc. in HIALEAH, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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