Akima Support Operations LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Akima Support Operations LLC | Report ID | 20181213028 |
| Address | 7515 Hillsborough Loop Drive | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33621 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Band saws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541611 | Inspection # | 1368353 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a horizontal band saw to cut pipe and amputated four fingers on the right hand.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2018, a worker at Akima Support Operations LLC in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with band saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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