Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1217634.015 - United States Sugar Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
United States Sugar Corporation
Moore Haven 3 Loading Station At Us 27 26.8707282, -81.1723620
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Mailing Address:
111 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Clewiston, FL 33440
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 111930/Sugarcane Farming
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1190066 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on March 8, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a sugar refining company, was changing a tire on a fuel trailer. He was using a GRAY TSL-50 floor jack. As he lowered the fuel trailer, his left hand became caught between the trailer chassis and the tire. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for multiple fractures to his hand.
Keywords: Caught Between, Crushed, Fracture, Hand, Jack, Maintenance, Repair, Tire, Trailer, Trailer Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1217634.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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