Atlantic Restoration & Waterproofing, Inc.
Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation — Amputations involving bone loss — WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
| Employer | Atlantic Restoration & Waterproofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2024087609 |
| Address | Williamsburg Tunnel on the Colonial Parkway | City, State ZIP | WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA 23185 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.31000, -76.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was drilling holes with a hammer drill, vacuum bit, and vacuum. He was starting a new hole and grabbed the bit with his left hand between the vacuum attachment and the drill chuck. The drill continued to spin, catching his glove/little finger and wrapping it up, resulting in the amputation of the finger.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2024, a worker at Atlantic Restoration & Waterproofing, Inc. in WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught, entangled in running powered equipment normal operation, with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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