Richard & Rice Construction Company, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Richard & Rice Construction Company, INC. | Report ID | 2020088029 |
| Address | 14598 Ragatta Lane | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 |
| Event Date | August 24, 2020 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Saws-powered, except chainsaws |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.05000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a portable circular saw. The saw amputated two fingers from his left hand.
Incident Summary
On August 24, 2020, a worker at Richard & Rice Construction Company, INC. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with saws-powered, except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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