Waste Management of Florida
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management of Florida | Report ID | 2023032241 |
| Address | 20701 Pembroke Rd | City, State ZIP | PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33029 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1657034 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.99000, -80.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained fractures to his right middle and index fingertips while operating a shear press.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2023, a worker at Waste Management of Florida in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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