Elro Manufacturing LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — APOPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Elro Manufacturing LLC | Report ID | 2023087827 |
| Address | 90 South Bradshaw Road | City, State ZIP | APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 |
| Event Date | August 24, 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 | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | 1695362 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.67000, -81.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a shear machine to cut metal. He was making the last cut on a piece of metal, when he went to make an adjustment and stepped on the pedal. The cylinder came down and amputated his little fingertip. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery. A guard was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2023, a worker at Elro Manufacturing LLC in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered amputations 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, amputation.
Context
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