Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202462271 - Employee's Leg Is Partially Amputed by Auger
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300831922 | 10/24/2005 | 0721 | 115112 | Laguna Farms |
Abstract: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on October 6, 2005, Employee #1 and his supervisor, who was operating the PHD 400 tractor, Serial Number 3C PHD400X413907, were digging holes for the greenhouse poles, and had approximately 100 holes done. Employee #1 had his hands on the handle and was standing 2 feet away from the auger, when his pant leg became caught in the auger, which swung him around and injured his left leg. Employee #1 was taken to St. John Hospital, where his left leg was amputated to the upper thigh, and he remained hospitalized for over a month.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300831922 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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