RIPA & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — POLK CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | RIPA & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20241110498 |
| Address | 5900 Mt. Olive Rd, Realcold | City, State ZIP | POLK CITY, FLORIDA 33868 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pumps except oil well |
| Secondary Source | Excavators | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1788693 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.15000, -81.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was guiding a pump that was being lifted by an excavator when the pump swung and pinched the employee's left hand between the pump and the excavator, resulting in crush injuries to the hand and fingers.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2024, a worker at RIPA & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. in POLK CITY, FLORIDA suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with pumps except oil well identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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