ALL POINTS BOATS, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Avulsions, enucleations — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | ALL POINTS BOATS, INC. | Report ID | 2017021730 |
| Address | 2001 SW 20TH STREET #102 | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33315 |
| Event Date | February 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Wood chips, sawdust |
| Secondary Source | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.09000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking materials in a storage bin while a nearby coworker operated a wood saw. A flying wood chip escaped and struck the employee, avulsing the employee's neck.
Incident Summary
On February 22, 2017, a worker at ALL POINTS BOATS, INC. in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with wood chips, sawdust identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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