SOUTHLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — APOPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | SOUTHLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2015021223 |
| Address | SR91, Fla Turnpike, Station 2151, Plus 00, Northbound, Phase 2, Job E8N68 | City, State ZIP | APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 |
| Event Date | February 6, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured while working alongside the FLA Turnpike. The employee was working behind road barriers and was struck by a piece of flying metal debris that came off a motor vehicle that was passing by the worksite.
Incident Summary
On February 6, 2015, a worker at SOUTHLAND CONSTRUCTION, INC. in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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