FORT MYERS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — EXPOSURES TO DISEASE-NO ILLNESS INCURRED — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | FORT MYERS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | Report ID | 2017065186 |
| Address | 1308 Clifton Street NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20005 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | EXPOSURES TO DISEASE-NO ILLNESS INCURRED | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1244615 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.92000, -77.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hand digging a hole when an excavator struck his right leg. His right leg had to be amputated at the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2017, a worker at FORT MYERS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered exposures to disease-no illness incurred to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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