Direct Push Services, LCC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — OKAHUMPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Direct Push Services, LCC | Report ID | 20181212537 |
| Address | CR 470 | City, State ZIP | OKAHUMPKA, FLORIDA 34762 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.74000, -81.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While operating a rotary drill rig, an employee's right little finger was caught on a winch cable and amputated.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2018, a worker at Direct Push Services, LCC in OKAHUMPKA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. 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 amputation.
Context
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