Valcourt Exterior Building Services of Pensacola, LLC

Entangled in non-running object — Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified — FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida

AMPUTATION — Worker suffered amputation at Valcourt Exterior Building Services of Pensacola, LLC in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida
Employer Valcourt Exterior Building Services of Pensacola, LLC
Address 874 Venus Court
City, State ZIP FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida 32547
Report ID 2025065537
Event Date June 10, 2025
Outcome Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified
Body Part Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
Event Type Entangled in non-running object
Source of Injury Wire, cables nonelectrified
Secondary Source Drills, braces, drivers
Industry (NAICS) 238390
Inspection # 1832007
GPS Coordinates 30.39000, -86.62000

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Incident Narrative

Three employees were pulling tension cable (similar to rebar) through the walls of a condo using a motor system. Two employees were needed to hold the cable while the third employee drilled the mounting locations. When the third employee activated the drill, the cables twisted. They caught the right index finger of one of the other two employees, amputating his fingertip.

Incident Summary

On June 10, 2025, a worker at Valcourt Exterior Building Services of Pensacola, LLC in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida suffered amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as entangled in non-running object, with wire, cables nonelectrified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.

Context

OSHA has recorded 11 severe injury reports involving "Entangled in non-running object" incidents in our database. Browse all Entangled in non-running object injuries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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