Rick Richards, Inc.
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rick Richards, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032680 |
| Address | 3611 Fletch Haven Blvd. | City, State ZIP | TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA 34688 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Skid steer loaders, mini loaders |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.13000, -82.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a skid steer with the unsecured cab tilted back. While he was working, the cab fell onto the employee resulting in broken ribs and vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2016, a worker at Rick Richards, Inc. in TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with skid steer loaders, mini loaders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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