Moses Electric Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — ITTA BENA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Moses Electric Inc. | Report ID | 2016021326 |
| Address | 199 Medgar Evers Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ITTA BENA, MISSISSIPPI 38941 |
| Event Date | February 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.49000, -90.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating an auger to drill holes for electrical poles when an auger fell on the employee's right foot, amputating a toe.
Incident Summary
On February 12, 2016, a worker at Moses Electric Inc. in ITTA BENA, MISSISSIPPI suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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