Burca Elevator & Metal Works, Inc.
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Burca Elevator & Metal Works, Inc. | Report ID | 2025065534 |
| Address | 17164 Northwest 2nd Court | City, State ZIP | MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drills, braces, drivers |
| Secondary Source | Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333921 | Inspection # | 1830394 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.93000, -80.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a magnetic drill to drill a hole on an elevator door. His left glove became entangled with the drill bit, which partially amputated his left thumb below the last knuckle and removed several inches of a tendon. The employee's left middle finger was also severely lacerated. He was hospitalized and received stitches.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2025, a worker at Burca Elevator & Metal Works, Inc. in MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with drills, braces, drivers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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