Kane's Furniture Corp
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — OCALA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Kane's Furniture Corp | Report ID | 2016087214 |
| Address | 2526 SW College Road | City, State ZIP | OCALA, FLORIDA 34471 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beds, mattresses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.16000, -82.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee and coworkers placed a metal bed frame on a wall. The metal bed frame slid and landed on the employee's head and upper back. She was hospitalized with a contusion on the back of her head and upper back.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2016, a worker at Kane's Furniture Corp in OCALA, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beds, mattresses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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