City Electric Supply Company
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA
| Employer | City Electric Supply Company | Report ID | 20171211913 |
| Address | 3601 N. Hwy 19A | City, State ZIP | MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA 32757 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Air compressors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.80000, -81.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An air compressor fell on an employee's hand and arm, breaking bones in the hand and wrist.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2017, a worker at City Electric Supply Company in MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with air compressors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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