Merrick Industries, Inc.
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Merrick Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2024053883 |
| Address | 10 Arthur Drive | City, State ZIP | LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA 32444 |
| Event Date | May 3, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Container caps, lids, covers |
| Secondary Source | Hoppers except confined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333922 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.24000, -85.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the stainless steel lid of a sand hopper when the lid fell onto their left hand, resulting in a partial amputation of their left index finger.
Incident Summary
On May 3, 2024, a worker at Merrick Industries, Inc. in LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with container caps, lids, covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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