EDGEWATER, FLORIDA—
Titan Florida LLC
Struck by running powered equipment during maintenance, cleaning, testing · Amputations involving bone loss
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Titan Florida LLC, 200 N Flager Ave, EDGEWATER, FLORIDA 32132 on — Amputations involving bone loss, affecting the Other finger(s) n.e.c..
Final narrative
On May 2, 2024, at approximately 3:45 AM, an employee was adjusting a conveyor belt with a wrench when their hand slipped off the wrench and became caught between the chain and the sprocket. Their left middle and index fingers were amputated.
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