AQUATIC VEGETATION
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | AQUATIC VEGETATION | Report ID | 2015050166 |
| Address | 20 Mile Band Boat Ramp Road | City, State ZIP | LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA 33470 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Water vehicle, n.e.c |
| Industry (NAICS) | 115310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.76000, -80.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee dismounted an airboat to retrieve his lunch box. When he attempted to climb back onto the airboat, he was struck by the fan blade. He sustained broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2015, a worker at AQUATIC VEGETATION in LOXAHATCHEE, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with water vehicle, n.e.c identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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