Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker · Amputations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Tarpon Marine Services, LLC, 1040 Island Ave., TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA 34689
on — Amputations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was packing equipment to move to another jobsite when a pendant, weighing approximately 40 pounds, fell on his hand and crushed his right index fingertip. The finger was medically amputated just below the fingernail.
AmputationFinger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.Parts and materials, unspecified
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212321). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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