Metromont LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BARTOW, FLORIDA
| Employer | Metromont LLC | Report ID | 2023021506 |
| Address | 4151 US Highway 17 S | City, State ZIP | BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -81.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling side rails while on the production form when the magnet used the move rails was powered on. The employee's fingers were caught between the rails and the magnet, resulting in a right thumb tip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2023, a worker at Metromont LLC in BARTOW, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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