Accuform Manufacturing, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified — Avulsions, enucleations — BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Accuform Manufacturing, Inc. | Report ID | 2023098863 |
| Address | 16228 Flight Path Drive | City, State ZIP | BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34604 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Source of Injury | Shearing machines |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339950 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.47000, -82.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was leaning against a shear machine when the blade came down on their hand/finger. The employee sustained an avulsion and finger fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2023, a worker at Accuform Manufacturing, Inc. in BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified, with shearing machines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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