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Dewar Nurseries Inc.

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Cuts, lacerations — APOPKA, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dewar Nurseries Inc. in APOPKA, FLORIDA
Employer Dewar Nurseries Inc. Report ID 2015033757
Address 625 West Keene Rd. City, State ZIP APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
Event Date March 27, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Vehicle doors, liftgates, tailgates, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 111421 Inspection # 1074643
GPS Coordinates 28.64000, -81.52000

Incident Narrative

While loading plants into a truck, an employee opened the back and was scraped by the door, causing a cut to the stomach area.

Incident Summary

On March 27, 2015, a worker at Dewar Nurseries Inc. in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with vehicle doors, liftgates, tailgates, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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