# Amputations involving bone loss at University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research
> OSHA SIR `2025066227` · 6/27/2025 · WIMAUMA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*