Currier Roofing, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Strains — CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA
| Employer | Currier Roofing, Inc. | Report ID | 2015086012 |
| Address | 2596 Keystone Lake Dr | City, State ZIP | CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA 33909 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Generators |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.70000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee pulled the start cord on a generator, and the generator fell on the employee. The employee suffered a strained knee.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2015, a worker at Currier Roofing, Inc. in CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA suffered strains to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with generators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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