Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at PERKO, INC. , 16490 NW 13TH AVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee's right index finger was amputated while operating a trim press machine.
An employee was buffing production parts and the rotating wheel contacted their left hand, resulting in hospitalization due to a laceration to the hand and a fracture to the hand and wrist.
An employee was changing a motor on an exhaust fan. The employee went to turn off the switch, located on the inside of the fan shroud when his left index finger was lacerated by the blade.
An employee was removing a rack from a hanger. The rack dropped onto his right foot, causing an open fracture, as well as a puncture wound and contusions.
While stepping out of an electric car, an employee's right foot was caught between the accelerator pedal and the side of the car's frame, causing him to fall and twist/fracture his right ankle.
An employee was sharpening peeler blades when their shirt was caught in the grinding wheel. The employee sustained tendon damage and a crushed right hand.
An employee was preparing to cut lumber on a panel saw when the clamp engaged and caught the employee's left middle finger, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
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