ADF International Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | ADF International Inc. | Report ID | 2023054366 |
| Address | 1925 NW 15th Street | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drills-stationary |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1671958 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.24000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling a hole in steel using a magnetic drill when their glove was caught in the drill, resulting in two broken fingers, a broken wrist, and a broken forearm.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2023, a worker at ADF International Inc. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drills-stationary identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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