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Global Doors, LLC

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Global Doors, LLC in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Global Doors, LLC Report ID 2016021272
Address 2000 W Dixie Hwy City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
Event Date February 10, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Windows, openings
Industry (NAICS) 238350 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.76000, -80.20000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unloading the last window from a container when the previously unloaded windows that were stacked against the container fell against his lower leg. He was hospitalized with a broken tibia and required surgery.

Incident Summary

On February 10, 2016, a worker at Global Doors, LLC in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). 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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