COASTAL BEVERAGE, LTD.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | COASTAL BEVERAGE, LTD. | Report ID | 2017054700 |
| Address | 1353 3rd St. S | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424810 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.13000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was delivering beer to a convenience store. He was turning a loaded cart to go up a slight ramp when some of the cases of beer fell off the cart and the cart tipped over. The cart and cases of beer struck and broke the employee's leg. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2017, a worker at COASTAL BEVERAGE, LTD. in NAPLES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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