Durlach Industries Inc

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — PALMETTO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Durlach Industries Inc in 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.

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