Akima Support Operations LLC

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — TAMPA, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Akima Support Operations LLC in 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.

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