Portus-PEV, LLC
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Portus-PEV, LLC | Report ID | 20161111163 |
| Address | 1850 Eller Drive, Terminal 4/5 | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | 1195212 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.10000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee attempted to remove dunnage from on top of a bundle of rebar when a bundle shifted and struck his left shoulder/arm area, fracturing his left hand and left leg.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2016, a worker at Portus-PEV, LLC in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, n.e.c., with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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