The Lane Construction Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — GROVELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Lane Construction Corporation | Report ID | 2023064955 |
| Address | 20482 US 27 | City, State ZIP | GROVELAND, FLORIDA 34736 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Box cutters and razor knives |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.64000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a cartridge on an epoxy gun. The employee used a razor knife to cut the cartridge tip and amputated their little fingertip.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2023, a worker at The Lane Construction Corporation in GROVELAND, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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