All Pro Land Care, Inc.

Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c. — Avulsions, enucleations — TALLAHASSEE, Florida

LOSS OF EYE — Worker lost an eye at All Pro Land Care, Inc. in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
Employer All Pro Land Care, Inc.
Address 4101 Biltmore Ave
City, State ZIP TALLAHASSEE, Florida 32311
Report ID 2015063437
Event Date June 5, 2015
Outcome Eye Loss
Nature of Injury Avulsions, enucleations
Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Spraying and dusting machinery-agricultural
Industry (NAICS) 561730
GPS Coordinates 30.38753, -84.20942

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Incident Narrative

An employee was driving a John Deere Gator truck on a gravel road at the worksite while holding a spray wand, which was attached to the 25-gallon spray tank. As she curbed to the right, she did not realize that the hose unraveled and caught the tires, causing the wand to move and strike her right eye. This resulted in the loss of an eye.

Incident Summary

On June 5, 2015, a worker at All Pro Land Care, Inc. in TALLAHASSEE, Florida suffered avulsions, enucleations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged or flying object, n.e.c., with spraying and dusting machinery-agricultural identified as the source of injury. The worker was eye loss.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment standard (29 CFR 1910.133 for general industry, 1926.102 for construction) requires employers to provide eye and face protection when workers are exposed to flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, chemical gases, and potentially injurious light radiation. The standard requires that PPE meet ANSI Z87.1 criteria. Employers must assess workplace hazards and select appropriate eye protection — safety glasses, goggles, or face shields depending on the specific hazard. Failure to provide required eye protection is one of OSHA's most frequently cited violations.

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