University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Amputations involving bone loss — WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
| Employer | University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research | Report ID | 2025066227 |
| Address | 14625 County Road 672 | City, State ZIP | WIMAUMA, FLORIDA 33598 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drill apparatus |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541715 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.76000, -82.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were drilling a hole when an employee was struck by the drill. Their right leg was amputated at the knee.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2025, a worker at University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research in WIMAUMA, FLORIDA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with drilling machines, drill apparatus identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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