DYNAMET INC

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at DYNAMET INC in 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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