Gulf Marine Repair Corp.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — YBOR CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gulf Marine Repair Corp. | Report ID | 2015118763 |
| Address | South Slip of Dry Dock, Ybor Channel | City, State ZIP | YBOR CITY, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Metal plates, metal panels |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1109171 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.96000, -82.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing a steel plate under a barge on a dry dock. The 24" X 14' steel plate weighing approximately 285 lbs. came undone from the lifting mechanism and struck the employee in the back.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2015, a worker at Gulf Marine Repair Corp. in YBOR CITY, FLORIDA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with metal plates, metal panels identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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