BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. | Report ID | 2017021819 |
| Address | Macdill Air Force Base, Bld. 373, Base Housing | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33621 |
| Event Date | February 27, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Rope, twine, string |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.85000, -82.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the final portion of a tree stump utilizing a pull rope and a vehicle. The rope broke under tension resulting in a large recoil that struck the employee on the right cheek. The employee suffered fractures to the eye socket, abrasions, and contusions. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 27, 2017, a worker at BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with rope, twine, string identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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