BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC.
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — PLANTATION, FLORIDA
| Employer | BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC. | Report ID | 2017021865 |
| Address | 1036 Bryan Blvd. | City, State ZIP | PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33317 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517911 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.11000, -80.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lifting a manhole cover and dropped it on his foot. He suffered a left toe injury that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2017, a worker at BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC. in PLANTATION, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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