S & B Metal Products of South Florida, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | S & B Metal Products of South Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110555 |
| Address | 5301 Gateway Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33811 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | 1727943 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.00000, -82.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bending a steel plate on a 12-foot brake press and amputated their left thumb directly behind the thumbnail.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2023, a worker at S & B Metal Products of South Florida, Inc. in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
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