FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC | Report ID | 2015053122 |
| Address | 600 S, Miami Ave | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.76000, -80.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart with steel louvers on the cart. The steel louvers slipped off and crushed the big toe on his left foot.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2015, a worker at FLORIDA ATLANTIC IRONWORKS INC in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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