TESLA FLORIDA, INC. TX
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — EATONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | TESLA FLORIDA, INC. TX | Report ID | 20221210653 |
| Address | 100 S Lake Destiny Rd | City, State ZIP | EATONVILLE, FLORIDA 32751 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.61000, -81.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the connection under a battery inside a crate when the tool he was using slipped, causing the battery to crush his left little finger.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2022, a worker at TESLA FLORIDA, INC. TX in EATONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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