Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Metromont LLC, 4151 US Highway 17 S, BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830
on — Amputations, affecting the fingertip(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was handling side rails while on the production form when the magnet used the move rails was powered on. The employee's fingers were caught between the rails and the magnet, resulting in a right thumb tip amputation.
On May 3, 2023, an employee was holding rigging hooks in position to lift a rebar coil and spool for an automatic rebar bender. The hook slipped in the employee's hand while the sling was being tensioned with a crane. The employee's right index finger was caught in a pinch point between the hook and the tube steel used for lifting the rebar and coil spool assembly. They suffered an amputation to their right index finger.
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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An employee was cutting wood on a table saw when the wood got jammed. While clearing the jam, the wood moved forward and his left index and middle fingertips were amputated.
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