OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221383995

MALNOVE INCORPORATED OF FLORIDA

JACKSONVILLE, FL· 2021-08-13T00:00:00

Event: Abrasive Belt, Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Belt Sander, Deburring, Pulled In, Thumb
NAICS: 322212
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345491872
Employer profile: MALNOVE INCORPORATED OF FLORIDA
Summary number: 221383995
Report ID: 0419700

Event description

Employee amputates tip of thumb while using belt sander

Investigation abstract

At 3:30 a.m. on August 13, 2021, Employee #1 was using a belt sander to deburr a small metal part. The part became lodged between the part rest and the sanding belt, pulling the employee's thumb into the belt. This resulted in the amputation of the tip of Employee #1's right thumb. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of the injury.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 28 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
779

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