Powertown Line Construction LLC
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — VALRICO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Powertown Line Construction LLC | Report ID | 2022076639 |
| Address | 1801 E Brandon Blvd | City, State ZIP | VALRICO, FLORIDA 33594 |
| Event Date | July 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Drums, pulleys, sheaves |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling underground cable. The employee's left little finger was caught between a winch/spool and mule tape, causing the amputation of the fingertip.
Incident Summary
On July 28, 2022, a worker at Powertown Line Construction LLC in VALRICO, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with drums, pulleys, sheaves identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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