Case Atlantic Company
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA
| Employer | Case Atlantic Company | Report ID | 2016076340 |
| Address | 14007 N. Access Rd. | City, State ZIP | CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA 34428 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.00000, -82.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to adjust the bars on a drill rig but the drill rig rotated and hit the employee. The employee was caught between the drill rig and the casing, suffering abdominal trauma.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2016, a worker at Case Atlantic Company in CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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.
Context
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