PCS CIVIL, INC.
Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA
| Employer | PCS CIVIL, INC. | Report ID | 2024010433 |
| Address | NE corner of US Hwy 41 and SR 52, GPS_Coordinates: 28.321991868642233, -82.50271658839819 | City, State ZIP | LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA 34638 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1722987 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.25000, -82.51000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a saw on concrete when it kicked back and struck his left thumb, resulting in an amputation.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2024, a worker at PCS CIVIL, INC. in LAND O LAKES, FLORIDA suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment irregular movement, kick back, with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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