The Lane Construction Corporation
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Amputations — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Lane Construction Corporation | Report ID | 2023076055 |
| Address | 445 Orange Blvd | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32771 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hammers-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.80000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a chipping hammer to remove concrete from an existing barrier section when the tip of his left index finger was pinched between the edge of the concrete and the chipping hammer. The employee's fingertip was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2023, a worker at The Lane Construction Corporation in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hammers-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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