The Ice Doctor, LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Ice Doctor, LLC | Report ID | 2023098152 |
| Address | 215 Northwest 10th Avenue | City, State ZIP | GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601 |
| Event Date | September 5, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Butchering machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.66000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 5, 2023, an employee was using a butcher's band saw to cut ice when her left hand was cut by the blade. The index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated around the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On September 5, 2023, a worker at The Ice Doctor, LLC in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with butchering machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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