Plaza Construction
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Plaza Construction | Report ID | 2017043216 |
| Address | 9501 NE 31 Street | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137 |
| Event Date | April 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Secondary Source | Chutes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.80000, -80.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unclogging a trash chute at a construction site when something hit the top of his right foot resulting in fractured tarsals.
Incident Summary
On April 10, 2017, a worker at Plaza Construction in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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