Insituform Technologies, LLC
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — BRADENTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Insituform Technologies, LLC | Report ID | 2022021054 |
| Address | 8 Braden Castle Dr. | City, State ZIP | BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34208 |
| Event Date | February 3, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Secondary Source | Sewers, manholes, storm drains | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.49000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a manhole sewer lid when their left thumb was pulled in between the lid and the manhole sewer ring, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On February 3, 2022, a worker at Insituform Technologies, LLC in BRADENTON, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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