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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2025066227 · 6/27/2025 · University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Knee(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations involving bone loss

Cause

Event: Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c.
Source: Drilling machines, drill apparatus
Secondary source: Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name: University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research
Location: 14625 County Road 672, WIMAUMA, FLORIDA, 33598
NAICS: 541715
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Employees were drilling a hole when an employee was struck by the drill. Their right leg was amputated at the knee.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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