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H2O Systems, Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Amputations — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at H2O Systems, Inc. in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
Employer H2O Systems, Inc. Report ID 20211210528
Address 313 NE 3rd Ave City, State ZIP CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33909
Event Date December 8, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations Body Part Toes(s), toenail(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, n.e.c
Industry (NAICS) 237110 Inspection # 1576094
GPS Coordinates 26.65000, -81.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing drill rods from a drill rig truck when the 300-pound drill rod fell down and hit his left foot, resulting in a partial amputation of the big toe.

Incident Summary

On December 8, 2021, a worker at H2O Systems, Inc. in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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