CAPFORM, INC.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Abrasions, scratches — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | CAPFORM, INC. | Report ID | 2015074429 |
| Address | 5600 W. Linebaugh Ave | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33624 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural elements, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.04000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee injured his right shin while positioning a concrete form structure to weld in place. As the employee was lowering the structure, it slipped and brushed against his right shin. His injury later became infected, requiring hospitalization for observation and treatment.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2015, a worker at CAPFORM, INC. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered abrasions, scratches to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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