Costa Farms, LLC

Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — MIAMI, FLORIDA

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Costa Farms, LLC in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Costa Farms, LLC Report ID 20211211120
Address 21800 SW 162nd Avenue City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33170
Event Date December 28, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized, 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) 111421 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 25.56000, -80.45000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to change a drill bit. The drill activated while his right hand was on the drill bit, causing the drill to turn and partially amputate his right little finger.

Incident Summary

On December 28, 2021, a worker at Costa Farms, LLC in MIAMI, 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 hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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