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First Builders Choice

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PLANT CITY, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at First Builders Choice in PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
Employer First Builders Choice Report ID 2015096983
Address 1602 Industrial Park Drive City, State ZIP PLANT CITY, FLORIDA 33566
Event Date September 22, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Windows, openings
Industry (NAICS) 423310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 27.99000, -82.16000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading a truck of windows and window materials when various window panels fell over onto the employee. The employee sustained a broken shoulder and an elbow laceration.

Incident Summary

On September 22, 2015, a worker at First Builders Choice in PLANT CITY, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with windows, openings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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