PERKO, INC.
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | PERKO, INC. | Report ID | 2023076539 |
| Address | 16490 NW 13TH AVE | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332510 | Inspection # | 1686325 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.92000, -80.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a motor on an exhaust fan. The employee went to turn off the switch, located on the inside of the fan shroud when his left index finger was lacerated by the blade.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2023, a worker at PERKO, INC. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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