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M.G. Dyess, Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — PALATKA, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at M.G. Dyess, Inc. in PALATKA, FLORIDA
Employer M.G. Dyess, Inc. Report ID 2021119925
Address Hunter Road City, State ZIP PALATKA, FLORIDA 32177
Event Date November 16, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Utility and telephone poles
Secondary Source Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
Industry (NAICS) 237120 Inspection # 1564970
GPS Coordinates 29.62000, -81.72000

Incident Narrative

On November 16, 2021, a truck driver was removing straps from a load of utility poles on a flatbed trailer. When he removed the last strap, the top pole on the load rolled off and struck the left side of his body, crushing his left wrist and the lower part of his left leg. He was hospitalized, and the leg was medically amputated below the knee. He also suffered a brain injury and two fingers were medically amputated.

Incident Summary

On November 16, 2021, a worker at M.G. Dyess, Inc. in PALATKA, FLORIDA suffered multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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