Labor Finders of Orlando
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Labor Finders of Orlando | Report ID | 2017032269 |
| Address | 6000 Universal Blvd., Volcano Bay | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | March 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.46000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was breaking down the scaffold system when a bar slipped, knocking his safety helmet off and striking his forehead. The employee was hospitalized for a concussion.
Incident Summary
On March 11, 2017, a worker at Labor Finders of Orlando in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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