DYNAMET INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
| Employer | DYNAMET INC | Report ID | 2023010227 |
| Address | 14000 49TH ST | City, State ZIP | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33762 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Wheels, tire rims | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.90000, -82.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart containing metal materials that were approximately 25 feet in length. A wheel on the cart detached causing the cart to tip over. The employee's right little finger was pinched by the cart, resulting in partial amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2023, a worker at DYNAMET INC in CLEARWATER, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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