Architectural Testing, Inc.
Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Architectural Testing, Inc. | Report ID | 2024010752 |
| Address | 2658 Electronics Way | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33407 |
| Event Date | January 24, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught or wedged between objects nonrunning | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541380 | Inspection # | 1723698 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.73000, -80.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting the forks on a powered industrial truck when the bar that supports the forks slid to the side and crushed their right middle finger against a steel stop on the cage exterior. The employee required surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 24, 2024, a worker at Architectural Testing, Inc. in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught or wedged between objects nonrunning, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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