RDS Industrial, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — COCOA, FLORIDA
| Employer | RDS Industrial, Inc. | Report ID | 2024010571 |
| Address | 436 Shearer Blvd | City, State ZIP | COCOA, FLORIDA 32922 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Stationary drills, milling machinery |
| Secondary Source | Clothing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | 1722813 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.36000, -80.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill press when her shirt sleeve became caught, resulting in a left forearm injury.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2024, a worker at RDS Industrial, Inc. in COCOA, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with stationary drills, milling machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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