Powersecure Inc.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle - Amputations - FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Powersecure Inc. in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida
Employer Powersecure Inc.
Address 2008 NW 10 Ave
City, State ZIP FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33311
Report ID 2015108009
Event Date October 27, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source of Injury Wire, cables-nonelectrical
Industry (NAICS) 237130
Inspection # 1103855
GPS Coordinates 26.15000, -80.15000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was struck by a cable that broke from a choke while moving a utility pole resulting in the amputation of the right pinky finger.

Incident Summary

On October 27, 2015, a worker at Powersecure Inc. in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wire, cables-nonelectrical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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