JBT Food Tech
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | JBT Food Tech | Report ID | 2022109113 |
| Address | 400 Fairway Avenue | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33801 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Juice, oil, and fat extractors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333518 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.04000, -81.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 18, 2022, at approximately 7:30 AM, an employee was removing the mounting bolts from a juice extractor motor. Upon removing the last bolt, the motor released, catching their left thumb between the motor and the lifting jig. The employee sustained a broken thumb and laceration, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2022, a worker at JBT Food Tech in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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