Coastal Mechanical Services, LLC
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — LITHIA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Coastal Mechanical Services, LLC | Report ID | 2024053843 |
| Address | Newsome High School, 16550 Fishhawk Blvd. | City, State ZIP | LITHIA, FLORIDA 33547 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Saws except chainsaws |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.85000, -82.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee reached for a band saw hanging on the wall when the weight of the tool caused the trigger to be pressed. When it activated, it cut through his gloves to the bone.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2024, a worker at Coastal Mechanical Services, LLC in LITHIA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with saws except chainsaws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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