Invacare Corporation
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — SANFORD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Invacare Corporation | Report ID | 2016109782 |
| Address | 2101 E. Lake Mary Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SANFORD, FLORIDA 32773 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Racks-garment and other | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.75000, -81.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the ankle when an 11-pound metal part fell off a rack.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2016, a worker at Invacare Corporation in SANFORD, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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