Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Miner Ltd, 8100 Presidents Dr, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32809
on — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified, affecting the Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s).
Final narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a cantilever sliding gate that was not functioning. He placed his hand down toward the ground to stand up and his right index finger was caught in a pinch point between the frame and guide roller of the gate. The employee sustained a crush injury to the finger that resulted in a fingertip amputation to the nail bed.
Amputation Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) Gates
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212399). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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