Alico Incorporated
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ARCADIA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Alico Incorporated | Report ID | 20161211390 |
| Address | 12010 NE Hwy 70 | City, State ZIP | ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Automobile lifts and hoists |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.17000, -81.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the oil on a utility vehicle when the safety latch on the hoist supporting the bed slipped, causing the hoist to fall on the employee. The employee suffered a leg fracture and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2016, a worker at Alico Incorporated in ARCADIA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with automobile lifts and hoists identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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