Lapin Sheet Metal Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lapin Sheet Metal Company | Report ID | 2016043430 |
| Address | Orange Ave | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32814 |
| Event Date | April 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ducts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.56000, -81.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a piece of duct work when the piece of duct fell onto his arm, severely cutting his wrist and requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 25, 2016, a worker at Lapin Sheet Metal Company in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with ducts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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