Comcast
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — TAMARAC, FLORIDA
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2021108771 |
| Address | 2600 NW 3rd St | City, State ZIP | TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33309 |
| Event Date | October 12, 2021 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Drills-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.15000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a drill when it injured his left little finger. He suffered an amputation to the finger.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2021, a worker at Comcast in TAMARAC, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with drills-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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