American Builders Supply
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing — Amputations involving bone loss — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | American Builders Supply | Report ID | 20241211193 |
| Address | 901 Wylly Ave. | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32773 |
| Event Date | December 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing | Source of Injury | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Drives, belts, chains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 444190 | Inspection # | 1791756 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.77000, -81.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing the conveyor belt on a roller press when his right index finger was caught between the belt and the steel pulley. The employee sustained an amputation of the finger to the first knuckle.
Incident Summary
On December 4, 2024, a worker at American Builders Supply in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing, with metal, woodworking, and special material machinery unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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