Durlach Industries Inc
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — PALMETTO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Durlach Industries Inc | Report ID | 2022109063 |
| Address | 2915 17th St E | City, State ZIP | PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1630107 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.52000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 17, 2022, an employee was using a rebar cutting machine to cut a piece of rebar. The jamming block, which holds the rebar in place during the cutting process, crushed the employee's left index finger and lacerated their left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2022, a worker at Durlach Industries Inc in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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